On The Job

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Could someone named Jamal have more difficulty getting help from a mentor or attention from a higher-up than someone named Brad? Use social networking tools such as Facebook or Twitter to become more connected to hiring managers or key personnel. Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge! A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers. I do remember one time when an executive assistant mentored me. We cannot do life alone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Today I had an interview and just as I arrived, I got really sick and wasn’t feeling well at all. Today's reader asks the below.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2007

Maybe in a few days we get our resume together and search a couple of the big online job boards to check out the available positions. If we’re feeling particularly ambitious, maybe we send out some resumes to local companies. Having mentors in place will not only help you professionally, but personally. And that’s about it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. We are the ones on the job and in the know. See you on the blog.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. We swapped stories about interview attire. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. It has paid off where I got a phone call or an interview. Hi, @AllyRae! out of frustration.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. So I When interviewed, I don’t.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. In this manner, when you go into job interviews you can bring all the sales presentations or documents you put together into a portfolio to showcase your work. I hope I can be of some help to you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Bret, I interviewed Prof. But then the recession hit and unemployment soared to more than 10 percent.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. Know how to network and be helpful.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I mentored other younger assistants. I also had to listen in interviews really well.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. I recently found myself out of work and started my search.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

Professional certified coach Jessica McClure elaborates: “Therapy is helping you to understand and come to terms with your past; a mentor is an expert in the field telling you best practices and a coach is in the middle.”. That’s part of the resume, but those descriptions fall short. Mentoring struggling entrepreneurs?

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