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. So brilliant, AOL bought it in a heart beat. Relationships and networking will always be about one on one connections. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all. In a word, brilliant.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

With the support of Career Moves we have been able to put together a guide to help you prepare for the perfect PA job. Each chapter is dedicated to helping you through the process of applying for and securing the dream assistant role. Our network of clients ranges from startups and SME’s, to global tech and media brands.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Hosted on a social media platform (typically LinkedIn), it’s a way to attract attention, share your accomplishments and expertise, and create a professional global network. A lot of executives dislike performance reviews, so anything you can do to make the process easier is a point in your favor! Job Interviews.

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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. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. That growling noise?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. It’s a grueling process to keep doing for a year or more. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

As employment rises to more than 10 percent, Haynes says that job seekers need to quit wasting time on strategies that won’t help them find a job. He suggests several ways to improve a job search process. He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

It's a terrific way to expand the all important "loose network" that is likely to result in an opportunity. This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I do know that the more experienced an EA is the PERCEPTION is they are less hungry, less flexible, less tech savvy, or less open to learning than new EAs who are trying to get their foot in the door, prove their worth, and are new to the EA role. What did they learn? Did one understand why they were terminated? How will they improve?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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