Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? We want to help you.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. How did I learn this?

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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. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. How can you make yourself easily found?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Remind yourself of accomplishments, skills you have developed and your unique traits; focus on what you do have control of. I got caught up in the feeling of thinking I was not in control of the situation. After a pep talk from my husband, a great coworker and from my sister I set up a meeting with the director.

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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. Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

While I don’t have 100% accuracy, I’d say it’s pretty high up there as I am such a worrywart and have a fear of failure that I quadruple check stuff, don’t assume anything, also get others to help me proofread, and usually take a stance to over-communicate. During the interview process ask about the company culture.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 24, 2011

they are generally going to want to talk with you, at least interview you, during the day. Temp three days per week so that you have some steady income, and work in your VA practice two full days per week In this way, you have income, and you have specific, defined time to work on building your practice. Quit your job. What Is Moxie?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 24, 2009

While on a job interview not too long ago, I was asked how I ended up working for everyone I have and how I got started in the industry. I've found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency. But in reality - the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Now, I think its time I gave some pointers to interviewers. Rules for being a good hiring manager/interviewer: 1. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" When you post a job, be prepared. a top candidate.

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