Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Now you know why it's always important to pay yourself first! :) Happy job hunting and working! Sometimes you have to spend money to make money. You have to wear a different outfit each time.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. This is especially important if you are looking for a new job. Don’t use swear words or abusive language.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Write your own blog and put the link in your profile. Tag on media at the bottom of your summary profile (videos, pdf, blogs, etc.) If you are active on other social media platforms such as Twitter and don’t have a website you can add your LinkedIn profile. Write LinkedIn Pulse posts and share these on your social media platforms.

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On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. -- Will Rogers (1879-1935) Let's not even think about taxes anymore today, and instead focus on Tidbit Tuesday: * Bring on the Rogaine: Sometimes you have to be really creative in promoting your business and your professional abilities, and a guy with a blog on balding has done just that. Eisenhower.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2009

I started my blog because I love Penelope's posts. However, I'm wondering if I need a blog. The question I'm really asking is, "Do I need to blog?" The question I'm really asking is, "Do I need to blog?" And I feel as though most people who have a blog want to be freelancers or their own boss, which I don't.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. Interviews admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Virtual Assistant' How do you work within a team?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. I always say in the blog that once assistants become advanced in all of the core tasks we should push for more work, take on projects, manage staff and generally strive for more opportunities. I got pretty bored pretty quickly and left after just a year (it was a lloooonnnnggg year!).

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

You should always do as much research as you can on a potential job or employer. If you don’t know how to research a company, check out the resources I’m going to list at the end of this blog, and the other career resources on this Web site. I practiced. Cornell University www.ilr.cornell.edu Resources for workplace issues.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. I do not say this so that you can stroke your own ego by seeing how many "hits" you get. I say this to save your ass. This recently happened on Twitter.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. In a bad match, both parties will be unhappy and resistant to being changed by the other.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 27, 2017

Candidates create profiles based on skills, video and ratings and are intelligently matched to jobs, based on their experience and preferences; and the entire process can be managed online. This blog post is sponsored by Tempo. Check it out here: www.heytempo.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! Keep in touch with people, go out and meet new people, read a lot of business books, and blog for a stronger online presence. They are all extremely gracious and kind!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. Here is part 2… 1. Can you tell me a problem you have had to deal with?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially. Here is more information on my other blog posts that might be useful to you. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. You can just write “Thx!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Dear LM, I am so happy you like my blog! I've been blogging for about 4 years now so that's a lot of material! So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. Thank you in advance for your response." As always, I usually tweet any new posts I have.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Do a great job. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. Are you bilingual, certified in programs, or bring something extra to the table?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Dear JH, Thank you for reading my blog! You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. When I started out, no one really had a website/blog/Twitter/Facebook/MySpace so I just opened up the YellowPages and called every single one. Best, Kiyomi :).

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We respect the privacy of all registrations and will not be sharing their emails with the group (there were over 1,300 registered) but we do encourage you to exchange your information via the chat box or engage here on the blog in the comments section to get to know each other better. (JF). Is there funding out there for education? .

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! When you job hunt keep this in mind. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. Don't forget to follow this blog too. I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

As I job hunt for the RIGHT position, I'm always curious how I can make sure I end up at another company where the people are happy, positive, and fun to work with. While I understand most people are very busy, I do think it speaks well for the companies where 30% of them let me know they got my card and really appreciated it.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I came across your blog and found it so informative and interesting. I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. Dear BL, I am so happy you found my blog! Congrats on the dream job! Here is their question: "Hi! That's when the universe lowered the boom on me!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Welcome back to my blog! As you know I only blog when I feel inspired and hopefully feel that I have some wisdom or tips to impart. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. It may become a stronger trend to narrow down qualified applicants. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general. The first five are pretty common, the last five are rather new. 1) Typing This test is fairly typical for most admin roles.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I love your question because no one has ever asked this question on the blog. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I do applaud you for NOT talking to him about it. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and I find it to be incredibly entertaining and insightful. I have a quick question that hopefully you can answer quickly, and doesn't need to be on your blog -- unless you feel someone else may benefit. And your blog!” I am so glad you enjoy my blog! Thanks so much!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. 1) Try to find someone who can be your reference from that job, but it doesn’t have to be from that company. An outside person could be a client, maybe a different boss (not the SVP or disapproving lady) or the person who got you that job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. or other similar ones.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

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? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job. Happy job hunting and keep me posted! Thank you so much.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Comment by Sravan on September 29, 2010 @ 5:47 am Trackbacks Reading Eyes in Face Reading | Reading Gestures Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting! I appreciate this point.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Should the CEO have a blog? What have you done to quickly get to work? Or perhaps this section is about how you use social media to get to work — literally. Or maybe this section is about how social media is changing the face of work. Do they just green light it?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I'm so glad I found your blog. 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. station for almost 2 years.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). The job I have currently, I got because my of a co-worker’s spouse. How long do you think is fair?

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