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.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you intend to use your personal account for your life outside of work I would suggest you think about which colleagues to connect with socially because you never know what could get back to senior management. Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your manager to see. This is especially important if you are looking for a new job.

Social Media 100

Social Media Job Hunting Suppliers Twitter 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

A lot of assistants work with just their manager so it is important to stress that you consider this to be a partnership and in effect you are working together as a team. If the new role requires you to work in a department supporting a number of people the answers should detail the excellent skills you have that will help the team succeed.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Salary Stress 100

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. They are written by Annie Stevens, managing partner of ClearRock.). #1: It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2:

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Interviewing Training Skills 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.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

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. They are written by Annie Stevens, managing partner of ClearRock.). #1: It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2:

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Interviewing Training Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. Think about what skills people come to you for, what experiences you have that people talk to you about and what areas of expertise people ask you to help them with. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists?

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. 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.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

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). It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. We are there for them years after the training is over.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

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. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training. Jane Admin.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

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 held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. I always use the following example. “

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 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? Dont ever think your skills and abilities arent worth telling others about, and that you dont have something worthwhile to offer.

2009 100

2009 Job Hunting Retirement AT&T 100

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. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training. Jane Admin.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

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?

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Skills Filing Policies 100

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. And it’s not only important to state them to others, but for you yourself to live your life and to manage your career so you do 99% of the work and that 1% allows others to help you if they wish to get to you the next level.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. 4 ways to "manage up" Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Wor.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 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.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40