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.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. This might explain why remote workers get promoted less often than their peers, despite being 15% more productive on average.

Policies 246

Policies Job Hunting Collaborate Management 246

All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Decide if you can live with the decision.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Don’t self-promote too much. Recommendations are the strongest form of social proof, so don’t be shy, get tooting that horn and ask current and former colleagues, clients and connections to recommend you. Share interesting content and actively contribute to discussions. Always follow the 80/20 rule.

Social Media 233

Social Media PDF Business Cards Etiquette 233

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. It also promotes yourself for your next position. (BM). We are there for them years after the training is over.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Most of the positive stories I hear regarding new employment or business opportunity were created because of some form of networking. Get more training.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100