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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? In this manner, you can get really good recommendations from people who know you well in a team environment. HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat.

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How to nail a video interview

Practically Perfect PA

Insight can also be gained into the office environment, potential future colleagues and the hiring manager at the very start of the process. The easiest way to make sure the lighting’s good is to sit facing a window, with your phone or computer in front of you. Practice makes perfect and it might take a few goes to feel comfortable.

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Gift Wrapping an Executive Assistant: How to Package Yourself to Obtain Results!

Office Dynamics

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes.

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Gift Wrapping an Executive Assistant: How to Package Yourself to Obtain Results!

Office Dynamics

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? The good ones will ask on the phone when a phone interview starts if it is still a good time to talk. Much of what I write, you may already know.

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Is Stress Making You Want to Kiss Your Job Goodbye?

On The Job

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A Find well managed companies and you can see that even in tough times, the environment is better than most. Building Trust in Your Life Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What They're Really L.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.