Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.” Insider reports a user who got a job at Google as a technical program manager without industry experience right after college by, you guessed it, being a little “delulu.” So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt.

Job Hunting 290

Job Hunting Clothes Stress Skills 290

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. Train and mentor others.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

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.

Interviewing 100

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. It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Not getting promoted. Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). Well, having trained 1000’s of people on how to change and develop their personal brand and reputations, I know everyone follows a set pattern when writing up their lists. The list can go on and on. How do I know this?

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. Almost every job has an admin element to it. Work on your weaknesses.

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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40