Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? It is admirable that you have your BS in management.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. For everyone that arrived for the seminar I was able to offer them a safe and calm environment. Some advise a previous manager gave to me was excellent and I have used this as my answer ever since. “I

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Yet, hiring managers are only human so they may have unconscious bias. Also realize that hiring managers are people too. So, let’s begin.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set.

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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. Know how to network and be helpful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article. " Warning!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

More importantly, once you figure that out, it can help you MANAGE your feelings and perspective during the day whenever you get frustrated or every hour if needed. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A lot of people are worried about their jobs, and they want to contribute in this recession by working off the clock. But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. Social networking.

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2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.

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