Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Interviews admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Virtual Assistant' The post Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Contribute in LinkedIn Groups. Share interesting content and actively contribute to discussions. Always follow the 80/20 rule. When in doubt, ask yourself ‘so what’? Don’t self-promote too much. This is equally as boring in both the online and off line worlds!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I had to balance my studies with a part time role that ultimately paid for my education. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. I am proud that I managed to achieve my results while gaining work experiences that will help me in my chosen career.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2017

To search for candidates with strong academics, we would go about this in two ways – searching for top educational institutions, or searching for candidates for postgraduate qualifications. When searching for candidates who have studied at the top educational institutions, we would search as below.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is there funding out there for education? . Check your local education campuses to see if you qualify. If I am looking for a star-performing, highly-qualified executive assistant, I am going to be more interested in your years of experience and how you have continued your education in your profession , specifically.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

I don’t mean bragging about it, I mean educating others about it. Find out if they would like to take on more of this stuff and gradually introduce this person to others. A 3 way win! Now look at your list in red, this is the stuff you need to start sharing with others more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. Do a great job. Save, save, and save. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Concomitantly, over the last three years I've served as a committee member and conference organizer with an educational nonprofit. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career. So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us?

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. All of my previous work experience was in the field of education so it was listed, but not emphasized.) I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. Thanks so much in advance!"

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Julie applies her administrative expertise and passion for lifelong learning to serving as an enthusiastic mentor, speaker and author who educates admins around the world on how to be more effective every day. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

Ultimately, I don’t know enough of your situation (finances, single/married, kids, unemployment percentage wherever you live, your age, your education/skill set) to give you definitive advice. Feel free to take none of it, some of it, or all of it.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Q: What's your educational background? However, it's much easier to get your name out their so they can find you versus you finding them.

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Success

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Since my interview with that discriminatory employer—and after working in various marketing, nonprofit and education positions—I’ve found myself disclosing my speech disability in a way that focuses on how having a disability can actually be an asset in the workplace. Let’s take a look at some ways you can do the same.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up? Dear MJ, So nice to hear an update after about 2 years!

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