All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Your professional network can be a great resource!) It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization. Talk with your manager. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Hiring managers cite veterans'' ability to show how their skills can be used in the private sector as a top negative, according to the Center for a New American Security.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Networking Retirement Resume 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

PA Networking. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one! Our training should inspire us through a really creative atmosphere.

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2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

You are not connected / networked with the right people. You keep your head down and get on with the job. Well, having trained 1000’s of people on how to change and develop their personal brand and reputations, I know everyone follows a set pattern when writing up their lists. You’ve not influenced the right people.

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Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

Resume 52

Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? Our program detail can be found here, on our website.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If you were a pilot, didnt it take thousands of hours of training and self-discipline to fly a plane? If youre mid-career, you didnt walk in off the street and get that job, did you? How do you keep yourself enthused about your career or job hunt? You can't assume getting hired once means never job hunting again.

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2009 Job Hunting Retirement AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. I always use the following example. “ What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?

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Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 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. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary International 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article. " Warning!

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

No one can really predict what the several years will bring in the job market, but it’s clear that everyone has to make more of an investment in their future. That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A A lot of people are worried about their jobs, and they want to contribute in this recession by working off the clock. Social networking. Records show very clearly what happened.”

2009 100

2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

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. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40