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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Be aware, job seekers: anything you post publicly can be seen by a potential or current employer, who may even use it to make hiring decisions. 74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates. Logically, most people know that posting publicly online means anyone can see what you’ve posted.

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6 Simple Steps To Help You Write The Best Cover Letters Using AI

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APRIL 29, 2024

Using AI to help craft your cover letter gives you an edge While the traditional cover letter remains a staple in the job application process, incorporating AI technology into the development of your cover letter can help take your application to the next level — showcasing your professional skills and qualifications in a more compelling manner.

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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Material that can be used in your professional portfolio that demonstrates your skills and talents. Contact information for future references. When announcing your layoff and seeking support, you should be ready at any moment to send your resume out to any hiring manager or acquaintance who requests it. Update your resume.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Tips on transitioning your career

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!) Finally, be confident – go into that interview as though you have been working in this sector your whole career.

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I would like to manage a team at some point and lead projects. 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 would like my career development to reflect the new challenges I am setting myself.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Have you had success "managing up"?

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

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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How to Spring Clean Your Job Search

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. Then make sure you make a case for why you are the right fit to solve those problems.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

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. 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. “

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Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? Is this what gatekeeping actually means on a job application and if so how do we go about doing this part of our role?

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

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. I had all my WCA materials + Joan’s 2 books, with dozen of reference tabs on pages all spread out in front of me. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Jane Admin.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

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. I had all my WCA materials + Joan’s 2 books, with dozen of reference tabs on pages all spread out in front of me. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Jane Admin.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Even More Questions Answered

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. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. In another answer, I reference 10,000 hours.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

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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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.

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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

6 Simple Steps To Help You Write The Best Cover Letters Using AI

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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Tips on transitioning your career

Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

4 ways to "manage up"

Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

How to Spring Clean Your Job Search

Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?

Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Even More Questions Answered

Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

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