On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." A lot of companies don''t understand the military language, and they may feel intimidated about hiring vets," he says.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Hiring managers cite veterans'' ability to show how their skills can be used in the private sector as a top negative, according to the Center for a New American Security.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. Do a great job. If you save, plan well, only buy what you need and prioritize well there is no reason you can't.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

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. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A They can’t even look forward to retirement, because they’re going to have to work longer now. One 20-year-veteran of property management recently told Blume that her job was “eating her soul.”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

It is known that age only plays a factor because the more years you have worked for a company the more expensive an employee is because of their salary, overtime, and other perks/benefits that are considered in the overall compensation package (401k matching, retirement, etc). Would I like my boss, my team, my role, my compensation package?

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