Job Hunting Promotion Skills Tips 
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 29, 2010
I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. 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? Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet.
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Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 15, 2010
Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Here are some tips for executive assistants (and for administrators who aspire to the C-level support level) to help you take your game to the next level.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 15, 2010
Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Here are some tips for executive assistants (and for administrators who aspire to the C-level support level) to help you take your game to the next level.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 12, 2016
All eager, hungry and demanding top notch speakers – ‘Give me knowledge!’ ‘ Give me practical tips!’ My job was to talk about What is your value? – Not getting promoted. On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. Your soft skills are what make you brilliant.
On The Job
DECEMBER 16, 2009
You can’t look only at yourself and do this all on your own, or you’ll just be seen as a self-promoter. Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 21, 2012
So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. A tip I keep coming across in the business and start up world is this: If you want money/a job ask for advice or information. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story.
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