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. No, maybe 1 minute.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. 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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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

Nothing worse than a bull-dog “gate keeper” – not just with external stakeholders but internal stakeholders. This could mean monitoring their phone calls, emails and meeting requests. Everyone always feels that their issue is an “urgent” issue. Tanya Battel.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter over the phone. As for entitled, now and unlike many previous generations, we work for free on top of working a menial job to make the bills. Interning is supposed to get you ahead, to help you find a job but now it seems people are just taking advantage. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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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. Pick up the phone. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Here are 10 gifts to give your career in the coming year: 1. Stay current. Take the high road.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years.

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