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. Then they get initiated into this job market.

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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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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Sharing the links proactively lets them know that you are comfortable with them searching, and most importantly, gives the candidate a free and easy way to share carefully curated profiles that demonstrate their personality, skills and interests,” she says, with an emphasis on “carefully curated.”

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

However, if you have a strong resume, a robust network, and good interview skills, you could land something sooner. As a career coach , one of my goals is to help my clients reduce the time it takes to land a new job as much as possible. You can learn more about my Job Search Accelerator Coaching Program here.

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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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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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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 They also can lead to full-time job offers.

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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.” Setting that goal not only meant I received a promotion but I picked up many new skills along the way.”

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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. Troops who want to enter the private sector should begin their research and homework two years before they plan to depart, Kearney says.

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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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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. You have great skills, experience, a good attitude, and look professional; so do they. What is going to set you apart?

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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. You have great skills, experience, a good attitude, and look professional; so do they. What is going to set you apart?

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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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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!)

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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. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!)

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

It ended up I did get the job. They mustn't have noticed my grey roots or wrinkled suit, or I completely wowed them with my skills and humour, but this definitely was not the way to go to an interview! One thing we tend to forget when we go for an interview is that the company has to sell you on the job as well.

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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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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. Clients come to understand why the typical strategies in finding a job so often fail, and learn what to do instead, why, and how, yet never hiding or sacrificing who they are.

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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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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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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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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Labels: cant find a job , how to get a job , how to network , network , personal recommendations posted by Anita at 9:03 AM 11 Comments: Scot Herrick said. Nothing will help you find another job or protect your career more than having a monster business network. It is THE most underutilized skill of professionals out there.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. This question is asking you to demonstrate which skills you call on to resolve problems. I hope to still be learning new things in 5 years time.”. Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Know what’s going on in an organization by meeting with those on the front lines and learning of their challenges. Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. To do this: Keep an eye to the ground.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

I am very happy with my position, responsibilities, opportunity for learning and the support from all my colleagues and managers, but there is always the idea of greener pastures and higher salaries lingering in the back of my mind. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up?

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I learned how television studios function, the best way to sit (straight back, legs crossed away from the camera, leaning slightly forward, hands in your lap) and what to wear (no loud or busy prints). I learned that I needed to eliminate some “um’s” and remember to keep my posture straight, but relaxed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Much of any business, but especially Hollywood, is working with people whose company you enjoy so your soft skills and personality will be a big factor in hiring. Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially. It’s all about numbers which are pretty clear cut.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

2) Now that I'm job hunting again my biggest obstacle is HR or executives see not working for a CEO is a step down for me even though I don't see it that way. So really, being a good executive assistant translates to being good with people and having great soft skills which is also not specific. So that leaves Los Angeles.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Be the dumbest person in the room.

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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. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But are they going to be different?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Go knock on doors. November 18, 2009 2:09 PM Anita said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

Ultimately, I don’t know enough of your situation (finances, single/married, kids, unemployment percentage wherever you live, your age, your education/skill set) to give you definitive advice. You really enjoyed working there, but you look forward to learning new things and new adventures, etc. Put a positive spin on it too.

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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? Some may also view it as wasting two people’s time or having poor priority or judgment skills. And what sort of online content you would pay for?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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