Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. That’s great too.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. Have money for job hunting and working. It gives the impression that you are extra trustworthy.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. ” . Oh, this is a horrible question!

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

At a time when more people say they plan to work into their 70s because they want to — or because of financial need — how will signs of aging affect a career or job hunt? The good news for older job seekers, for example, is that their brains know more. For example, he suggests: • Get physical. Learn new things.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. So what are they doing differently to get jobs?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants. You can learn more about the Office Support division here and you can also check out our sister divisions; HR , PR & Marketing & Broadcast. The post The Practically Perfect PA guide to finding the perfect PA job appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Here’s a real-world example of how important portfolios are during the hiring process. Julie applies her administrative expertise and passion for lifelong learning to serving as an enthusiastic mentor, speaker and author who educates admins around the world on how to be more effective every day.

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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. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I've learned it's true, w orrying means you suffer twice. Case in point, during this pandemic, or any time you have an emergency, really, I’m sure many people have learned how valuable time and resources are, and who is very much in their inner circle. You learn who you can count on, rely on. 4) Learn the art of storytelling.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. Know what’s going on in an organization by meeting with those on the front lines and learning of their challenges. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Baldoni says you should: 1. Think of the end game.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I learned how television studios function, the best way to sit (straight back, legs crossed away from the camera, leaning slightly forward, hands in your lap) and what to wear (no loud or busy prints). I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. I read articles and online discussions about television appearances.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. I always use the following example. “ I hope to still be learning new things in 5 years time.”.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

For example, @JaneSmith or @MarketingExpertJane. There's so much to say about using Twitter for job search. This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. Don't be @DRS17 if you want people to connect and identify with you. Thanks, Miriam.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. For example, ramp up your social networking. Thanks for your comments.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Roberta, Hopefully, everyone -- no matter the age -- will learn important lessons such as being more resourceful, networking and being resilient. The housing market collapse is a great example. We can learn so much from history, but as soon as things start to do well again, we seem to forget everything we learned.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

And it’s better to make all your mistakes now when you are young so you have time to learn and not repeat the same mistakes when you are at a more critical juncture in your career. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. This is how you can change/grow.” Here are some tips.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Usheroff, in a book with Beth Banks Cohn called “Taking the Leap,” ($14.99), says that a woman, for example, may become caught in the “superwoman trap” when she doesn’t create clear boundaries and tries to do everything herself. Instead, they say, women should “learn to say no and mean it.” Learn to delegate.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

For example, while baby boomers may be thought of as nearing retirement, the truth is that many in their 50s these days have begun new careers in new industries and may be more than 20 or more years from retiring – if they retire at all, Lynch says. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I mentioned my gig was over and I learned a lot and enjoyed my assignment and hoped to have the chance to return again. We are super excited to have you!

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