Success

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the course of maturing and the organization getting larger, we added a bit of flexibility, but we tracked it,” says Dena Upton, Drift’s chief people officer. “We This led to an increased demand for businesses and organizations to prioritize employees’ mental health; it also became a major incentive for those on a job hunt.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

If your skills fall short of what is required for this particular job posting, you may want to pass this opportunity by (at least this time around), but you can always take courses and learn the required skills or upgrade your present skills for the next time. Ask questions and find out if this is the job you want.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 20, 2019

Are you thinking about quitting your job but you don’t know if you are doing it for the right reasons? It is a tough decision to leave any job. You have security, a regular pay-check and of course, once you had your notice in, you can rarely change your mind. So when you do quit, […].

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 28, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jenna talks about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) system and how assistants might interact and support executives utilizing EOS, understanding different communication types, delegation as an assistant, and quick tips for those on the job hunt.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” If you have completed any courses at a previous employer then here is your time to shine.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. This of course leads to assistants feeling demoralised, unappreciated and ultimately unchallenged. There is of course the other side of the coin, many assistants are happy with the roles they have. What happens to an EA who can manage a diary standing on her head?

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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). “In However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 13, 2014

Staff entering a disorganised and cluttered workplace feel like they are doing an obstacle course on a daily basis. What we smell, see, hear, touch, and taste – has a variable impact on how we perceive our physical surroundings. Avoid the perpetual problem of this kind of work environment, which can be extremely costly in the long-run.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

We all know that looking for a new job isn’t easy. It can take a lot of time with hours of searching through job descriptions, speaking to recruitment agencies and then, of course, the time spent preparing for and going to job interviews. It is a job in itself! But, most people start a new […].

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

At Office Dynamics we care about and keep in contact with our clients after they have completed their courses with us. Please see the story below on how one executive admin handled a recent job loss in today’s economy. I remembered the Rule of 12 (discussed in Joan’s WCA courses) as I walked into the interview. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

At Office Dynamics we care about and keep in contact with our clients after they have completed their courses with us. Please see the story below on how one executive admin handled a recent job loss in today’s economy. I remembered the Rule of 12 (discussed in Joan’s WCA courses) as I walked into the interview. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. Skillsoft has been around for years and they have a plethora of courses and workshops.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Once you are in a role it can be very difficult to find a different job – you are effectively pigeonholed by recruiters and organisations alike. During the course of my career, I applied for two roles that were not traditional PA roles.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. The Innovative Admin Charts Their Course. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it. If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

So be warned - often unfairly, the first job you take out of college becomes your specialty. After I was laid off I of course had to go look for another job. 2) Now that I'm job hunting again my biggest obstacle is HR or executives see not working for a CEO is a step down for me even though I don't see it that way.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Heather has recently launched a unique online course just for PAs/EAs and VAs called, Personal Brand for PAs – what people say about you. It has taken way too long for management to see the benefits but that day has finally arrived and now Heather can help to join the dots between Executives and their PAs/EAs. www.personalbrandforpas.com.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

You know deep down what he is asking of you is par for the course and totally reasonable, but your reaction isn’t congruent to the situation. 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 mentored other younger assistants.

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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.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

When applying to a company, grandparents should consider their core values and goals, the schedule being offered, flexible policies, family-friendly environments and, of course, the pay. Grandparents should also consider the positive and negative impacts on their mental health that may ensue due to working again.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years.

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Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fact, according to a 2022 LinkedIn survey, 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. So whether you’re job hunting or building industry connections, networking can unlock countless opportunities. Networking is essential for professional growth, career advancement and long-term success.

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