Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

You’d think that if you had a credit card, you’d be safe, but I once had to get a cashier’s check for almost $400 for a work event. Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Have cash in your bank account.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

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? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job. Happy job hunting and keep me posted! Thank you so much.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Job hunting. When job hunting do make sure your profile is up to date. Follow companies on LinkedIn you would like to work for as they will post latest their news and jobs.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Wait until a position is advertised to apply.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. If you are going to any events do tell everyone in your network just in case you can meet in person.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2018

During the Future Assistant Conference we touched on the subject of job descriptions, which if truth be told, we talk about a lot at Practically Perfect PA events. Well, firstly pretty much every job comes with a job description, detailing the skills and requirements for […].

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Get certified in a marketable skill – such as Microsoft Office programs, event planning, office management, or project management. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it. The Innovative Admin Charts Their Course.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. "I I thought that was hilarious.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Think of an example that shows you achieving more than your role required, such as that great event you managed or the extremely complex trip you organised for your Executive. Yes should be the only answer to this question but a little humour will help you answer without sounding like an egomaniac.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. If your search takes longer than you thought you can join a few more depending on how urgently you need to find a new job. Good luck with your job hunt! The post So you want to find a new assistant job?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

If you are so inclined you may want to take a stab at spearheading an event on your own. Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them. Volunteer When Job Hunting (turbotax.intuit.com). Getting A Job After Prison (andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com).

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Based on his own job-hunting experience and his desire to find other vets who could understand what he had gone through, he launched HonorVet , to provide resources and support online for veterans and their families. At the event, he met leaders from System One Holdings , a company that provides technical outsourcing solutions.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Joyce and Morgan offer some tips: • Don't attend job fairs or job-search networking events. On the other hand, going to an industry conference can be seen as necessary for your current job but still give you plenty of chances to network with other potential employers, Morgan says.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

In 2013 we saw a massive rise in the number of conferences, events, exhibitions and seminars for assistants and this will increase even more so in 2014. We must be fussy when it comes to our training and pick events that not just tackle the same old issues but instead really cater for our needs. Technology. Social Media.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! I loved being a cheerleader for the company and helping people get hired. They are all extremely gracious and kind! So I'm covered at the central hub.

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On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. * Ah, that first job: While teens connect through Facebook and MySpace, they often spend their time discussing the latest music, school event or romantic attachment. But some enterprising teens got together and decided they wanted to set up their own job site, and have done so at myfirstpaycheck.com.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Taking the time to look for patterns in your life and contemplating what those decisions or events mean gives you a more cohesive perspective. Sometimes what seems like a bad event turns out to be fine or even good, you just didn't know it at the time. It’s like data mining your own life.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Review all your expertise and experiences and make sure that you are specific in the way you describe them e.g. Organise events could sound better as senior executive events management. Have another look at your Expertise and Experiences lists.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. Each type helps set you up for success.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. 10) Event Planning This test is usually administered on the computer in a Word document. You are asked to plan an event from scratch. You are to outline a breakdown of your budget, pitch your event, and also write a memo/email inviting everyone.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

She suggests job seekers should: • Attend events attended by others in your industry or field of interest. “If If you attend a networking event with random people, it won’t help you. It's important to have a network and keep in contact with your old colleagues and coworkers, and let them know when you are job hunting.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

We wheeled TVs into the catering area so on the breaks they could keep up with events and make a judgement call if they needed to leave at any point. Luckily the speaker arrived in time for the event, although a little flustered so we made sure everything was ready as soon as he arrived.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). When is the next webinar? I am excited. – Barbara M.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

It’s about case studies and the stories and events that are much better in the re-telling than in the moment. Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? What happens when the time for talking is over? This section is about working at the coalface of social media. What have you done to quickly get to work?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Experts say it’s a good idea for those who work at home to schedule meetings or coffee dates with colleagues or friends, and look for opportunities to get out and network at professional events. • I think scheduling outside meetings and networking events is the key. Couples need to agree on household duties, and when they will be done.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

the COO won't go out of her way for anyone, doesn't attend company events, and is really just plain selfish, the SVP of Product goes out too much to the level where it's inappropriate, the SVP of HR is disrespectful as he's been late to a couple of all-hands meetings, the Director of Facilities thinks she's the queen, etc.).

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

I am an avid networker (I am the president of my university's alumni association, I volunteer frequently at charitable organizations, and I attend a business networking event about once a week), and yet my networking has yielded exactly 2 job interviews in 11 months. I have had much greater success with cold applying online.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

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. When I wasn’t with him, I was catching up with friends over dinner, at an event, or reading and relaxing alone. I mentored other younger assistants.

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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. However, it's much easier to get your name out their so they can find you versus you finding them. How can you make yourself easily found?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Attend one professional event a year. Instead of a latte every day, start putting the money into a professional event fund. Stay current.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

The important thing I learned is, he’s an event planner, he hosts parties, he meets lots of people, and to him, the fact that I sent a thank you card said something about me. My job is anything from deliver memos to different people on other floors to stuffing THOUSANDS of invitations to be mailed out for movie premieres.

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