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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
1) I’ve always found it extremely helpful to be and communicate that you are experienced, but willing to learn, be humble, and fine with doing the mundane tasks or dirty work. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. My goal as temp was to be asked back as a temp repeatedly - that’s it.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 26, 2009
The great thing about the job is I learned what it's like to be on the other side. I've also discovered that my resume will usually get me in the door of a company if I send it cold or someone who doesn't know me well passes on my resume anyway. I loved being a cheerleader for the company and helping people get hired.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 10, 2012
One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. You’ll need to make copies of your resume or have a nice folder. Have enough credit.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. It uses voice recognition and is fantastic.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 18, 2013
The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. What did they learn? How long do you think is fair?
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