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. These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion.

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Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

How do the company’s departments work together and how do the management team promote interaction? Which software packages are most often used in the role and will the assistant have to learn any bespoke technology? What is the company most proud of? What can be improved? Working with the boss.

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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 felt this was the best way for me to move forward in my career so I set myself a challenge to achieve the promotion within two years.

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Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

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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Social Media Job Hunting Resume UPS 40

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? 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?

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Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? 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?

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Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio!

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Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

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. A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. -- Will Rogers (1879-1935) Let's not even think about taxes anymore today, and instead focus on Tidbit Tuesday: * Bring on the Rogaine: Sometimes you have to be really creative in promoting your business and your professional abilities, and a guy with a blog on balding has done just that.

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Job Hunting Policies Facebook International 100

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. Today, the news wasn't so great.

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Social Media Resume Job Hunting Twitter 100

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. I also learned some disturbing information during my research : Most people only check out what's online about them several times a year. I say this to save your ass. and MSN right away.

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Yahoo Google Job Hunting Cover Letter 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

You can’t look only at yourself and do this all on your own, or you’ll just be seen as a self-promoter. Know what’s going on in an organization by meeting with those on the front lines and learning of their challenges. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. What’s going to happen?” Baldoni says.

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Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. When you job hunt keep this in mind. Work on your weaknesses.

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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

It's important to have a network and keep in contact with your old colleagues and coworkers, and let them know when you are job hunting. But if you're an old colleague of mine, asking to have coffee with me isn't going to get you a job even if I wanted to get you a job. I think the word is misused.

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Networking 2010 Job Hunting Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. A tip I keep coming across in the business and start up world is this: If you want money/a job ask for advice or information. Get a basic understanding and learn how to promote yourself or your future employer so you can network better.

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Temping Resume Social Media Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. For me, and this may or may not be the case with you, I learned I was bored, unhappy, stretched too thin, and I was neglecting myself. How did I learn this? I learned I need a vacation ASAP. I love being an EA.

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Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

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. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain.

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Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor.” This is a bad idea!

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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. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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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? However, this is what I’ve learned. How will they improve?

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Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Instead, they say, women should “learn to say no and mean it.” Don’t be afraid to ask for a well-deserved promotion “for fear of not being seen as appreciative.” Learn to delegate. What lessons have you learned about communicating better? 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Stop hedging.

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Job Hunting Telecommuting Assertiveness Cubicle 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Get more training. Embrace social media.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I mentioned my gig was over and I learned a lot and enjoyed my assignment and hoped to have the chance to return again. We are super excited to have you!

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