Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It was almost like going out for coffee, as it was more of a hello, meet and greet, and ZERO questions were asked about my background, skill set, or qualifications. My resume was not even looked at. My first interview was about an hour with the office manager/HR person. In the end, I passed with flying colors and here’s how.

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Interviewing Resume Phones Skills 40

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.

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Job Hunting Networking Retirement Resume 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May 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

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

  But with economy picking back up this industry should resume its pre-recession growth path. Good to see that people are still spending money on one of their greatest aasets though - their skills, education and knowledge. Recession or No-Recession - education and skill enhancement always need to be a top priority.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Rather youre trying to get a job, starting a new career, in mid-career, or thinking about retiring, you can never write the ending to your story. Even those nearing retirement are sometimes on auto-pilot in the later days of their career, believing theres nothing new for them to learn, no new paths waiting to be explored.

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2009 Job Hunting Retirement AT&T 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

It was almost like going out for coffee, as it was more of a hello, meet and greet, and ZERO questions were asked about my background, skill set, or qualifications. My resume was not even looked at. My first interview was about an hour with the office manager/HR person. In the end, I passed with flying colors and here’s how.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Resume Phones Skills 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles. 2) How manageable are you?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But do they (GenY) have less of an attitude?

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. However, if they go to develop skills like writing and critical thinking, to learn more about the world and to connect with future leaders, then university is invaluable.

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2009 AT&T Learning Resume 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

It also looks bad on one’s resume. When you leave your job, other companies will only consider you for jobs of equal or higher pay and skills. Do all the things no one has time to do - write a will, set up your 401k and retirement, organize your tax receipts, organize all your car maintenance files, balance your checkbook.

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Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40

Success

JULY 17, 2021

But the way we process them can be skilled or not. For clients of Jo Davis , the work is “[finding] meaning, a career change, retirement or planning for it.”. That’s part of the resume, but those descriptions fall short. Then after some reflection I realized that all my natural skills were perfect for coaching.”.

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