Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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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. That’s great too.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2023

As with learning any new skill, personal growth takes skill and effort. Bolles With a focus on job-hunting and career success, What Color is Your Parachute? Yet, knowing how to find and land the right job is key to overall happiness and success. But with so many book options available, it’s easier than ever to read more.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I've never met anyone who takes a job and thinks: "I'm going to quit this job in 90 days and start the job hunting process all over again." So why do so many people find themselves quitting a job after less than a year? To grow in your career, you need in-the-moment feedback so that you continue to learn.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

So, while you don’t have to change who you are, be mindful throughout your job hunt that future employers might be learning more about you through your public accounts, and understand the potential ramifications the posts on those accounts can have on your career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Have enough credit. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This is my first admin job supporting a mid-level executive. I love working in admin, but I have been stuck in this dead end job for more than a few years now without a raise. I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

This is my job, so I know the intricate details and unwritten rules that the average job seeker would never know. You can learn more about my Job Search Accelerator Coaching Program here. Finally, let me just acknowledge that job searching is an emotional process. Happy job hunting!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. But amongst my circle of friends and colleagues, since I love learning they usually figure I've read something about it or maybe came across it. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. Middle managers need to abandon the unfounded belief that employees will slack off when unsupervised.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Consider temporary work.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

Which software packages are most often used in the role and will the assistant have to learn any bespoke technology? Interviews admin administrators assistants Career Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Personal Assistant' What do you think are the hardest aspects of the role?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you aren’t familiar with the levels and pay scales for your job position, the best place to start is HR. Learn about the options that may exist, and get the department’s input on how you can continue to learn and grow in your position. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

So, if you're running out of hope, read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com, and know that you should keep hope alive -- and maybe learn a thing or two from those who have successfully moved from unemployed to the working ranks. The truth was that Woody wasn't really putting a full-time effort into her job hunt, she says.

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2014

But since the job market tanked some eight years ago, more people have had to accept such a fact of life if they want to hang onto a job. You could be facing a long job hunt if you do, and how will you pay the bills in the meantime? and the demotion was something that resulted from your lack of full commitment to the job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Imagine your favourite apps working with Recruit CRM flawlessly! - > To learn more about this, schedule a demo with one of our executives. According to a study by Glassdoor, 58% of Glassdoor users today are looking for jobs on their phones, and 45% of overall job seekers use their mobile devices for job hunting.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I would like my career development to reflect the new challenges I am setting myself.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. They can help you understand how not to overvalue or undervalue yourself."

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. Spend time learning about organizations where you''d like to work.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

While the economy can make traditional job hunting difficult, it can actually help usher in new ideas and services. Feel free to email me to learn more. ). Don’t be. Did you know that Microsoft, FedEx, General Electric and Revlon all began in recession or depression economies?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

In 2008, when Jessie Canella returned home from Iraq where he had been deployed as a Marine, he wasn't sure how to get a job in the civilian world. So he turned to what he had heard was a place to find lots of jobs: online job boards. While in the barber's chair, Canella confided that he was depressed about his job prospects.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

If your skills fall short of what is required for this particular job posting, you may want to pass this opportunity by (at least this time around), but you can always take courses and learn the required skills or upgrade your present skills for the next time. Whether you are successful or not, an interview is never a waste of time.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Can you ask them a question related to some current topic in your industry, thus learning AND demonstrating that you are aware and curious about your business? And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Can you ask them a question related to some current topic in your industry, thus learning AND demonstrating that you are aware and curious about your business? And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

And people are doing this more than ever in this market, as they continue to go about job searches totally backwards and how they give themselves away on the interview. Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Garrett Miller , president and chief executive of CoTria and former recruiter for Pfizer , has some advice for college students in the job hunt now or those who may soon join it. This shows your engagement and interest and that you're curious and willing to learn," Miller says. Have questions prepared to ask.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

Despite never having any background or experience in recruiting, I was offered a four-month contract job as a senior coordinator which I happily took. The great thing about the job is I learned what it's like to be on the other side. I loved being a cheerleader for the company and helping people get hired.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Or, I see people in mid-career who believe in this bad job market they are "stuck" in jobs that cause them to lose sleep and snap at their kids when they get home at night. Even some college graduates who cant get a job have lost confidence in their abilities, believing they have nothing special to offer employers.

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

While referring to your own child as "what's his name" and calling anything technological "that thingamajig" may prompt laughter and plenty of teasing from friends and family, what happens when you have a brain glitch at work — or during a job interview? Learn new things.

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On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

While pretty limited in scope, it is interesting to read some comments from job-hunting teens and the lessons learned. One teen supplied that she really didn't have any advice to offer other teens since she was fired after two weeks from her toy store job. She did impart these words of wisdom: "Don't dress messy.

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