Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) So how is your packaging in comparison? You are waiting for the perfect timing.

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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. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) So how is your packaging in comparison? You are waiting for the perfect timing.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle. Most executives have a smart phone and tablet these days so assistants should already be aware of how they work, suitable apps and how to maximise their efficiency.

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On The Job

AUGUST 27, 2008

Does the manager look directly at employees, and vice versa? If you don't see that eye contact, it could indicate that there is a lack of trust or respect among the employees and managers. Are there nervous or unhappy gestures such as slamming down phones, biting fingernails, chewing lips, constant sighing, etc.? It's too quiet.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! My resume gets passed through 2 or 3 people or a hiring manager is doing a general search on LinkedIn or the job sites. So I'm covered at the central hub.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management. Jane Admin. Two weeks later). Jasmine, I am hanging in there.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Jane Admin. Two weeks later). Jasmine, I am hanging in there. Thanks again for your support.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

Your supervisor, manager, or CEO can be a very busy person and their time should be protected from interruptions, not because anyone is not important but simply because they can provide a better response if they are prepared for the request or inquiry that is coming through. By having a gatekeeper there is a clear communication path.

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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? Yet, hiring managers are only human so they may have unconscious bias. You can tell the receptionist or see if the hiring manager is around for 30 seconds.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A Blume hears a lot of personal despair every day as she does her job as a Seattle-based recruiter specializing in property management for Career Strategies Inc. “In

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Do a great job. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience.

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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. All my jobs have been with major corporations or conglomerates which also means only so many exist in the world and also in Los Angeles/entertainment industry.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. No more interruptive phone calls, just an employment verification that can be used over and over again, forever. Thanks, Miriam. My 5 New Rules for Cellphone Use Could Your Texting Get You In Legal Hot Water at W.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

That’s because like many job seekers, you’re probably spending way too much time poring over job boards and sending resumes to cyber black holes that offer you little chance of finding a job. Instead, it’s time to get on the phone or go out to lunch. In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. The hiring manager would give me a hypothetical scenario that would be the worst possible incident at work to solve. Then, I would verbalize to the hiring manager as if they were the client/board member/etc on what I would say.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

We’ve found ways not to get on each other’s nerves,” says Scot, owner of CubeRules.com, an online career management site. Despite their different working styles, the Herricks say they’ve managed to develop a system that works for them professionally and personally. They both also have separate work areas. Stay connected.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

In your case, she may have been able to influence the SVP, CEO, HR, or the other assistants because she is in charge of all admin and it’s her duty to manage them. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes. Bosses usually ask themselves themselves: How manageable is an employee?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’ve known assistants to turn down jobs once they saw their desk and where they would sit - old furniture, very darkly lit, they’d have to pay for their own parking, very low morale or poor employee engagement - no coffee, no break room, etc. Job hunting and dating are very similar. You will never get 100% of what you want.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter over the phone. I was laye doff in 2007 while attending an collage I had to take up two jobs to make ends meet which means that school was out of the schedule. Now I am in debt of student loans, hardly any "creditable" job experience. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Pick up the phone. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. The theme I got from the list is that everyone needs to manage his or her own career, because no one else will manage it for you. 4 ways to "manage up" Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Wor. Take the high road.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A lot of people are worried about their jobs, and they want to contribute in this recession by working off the clock. But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. Social networking.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). And I had a lot of temp work coming my way, I had a lot of interviews about to be booked, I had just started my job hunt, and I had so many unanswered questions. So why forego a full time job for a 2 year trial?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Take every assignment offered to gain exposure so they get used to working with you regardless of the field (tv, film, radio, internet, PR, talent management, music). Thanks so much in advance!"

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. 2) How manageable are you?

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