Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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Job Hunting Resume Interviewing Negotiating 40

Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. An additional advantage is that such pairings assist junior staff in gaining on-the-job training and becoming integrated into the organization.

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Policies Job Hunting Collaborate Management 246

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. These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. Train and mentor others.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Do share links and interesting articles you have read as this is a great way to interact with your network and provide support for others. Do promote yourself and your achievements.

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Social Media Job Hunting Suppliers Twitter 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio! A social portfolio helps you stay in front of current and prospective employers.

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Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Not getting promoted. 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. How do I know this?

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Skills Networking 2016 Management 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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