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? One of the best ways to get a raise is to try to ask for more responsibility and increase your skills and talents much like you did. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Do share links and interesting articles you have read as this is a great way to interact with your network and provide support for others. That must however does come with a big but!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Your professional network can be a great resource!) It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization. If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

You are not connected / networked with the right people. You keep your head down and get on with the job. On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists? Your soft skills are what make you brilliant.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

PA Networking. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one! Professional Development. Social Media.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. This question is asking you to demonstrate which skills you call on to resolve problems. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. Here is part 2… 1. I always use the following example. “

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? Or by contacting Jasmine Freeman at 800-782-7139. (JF).

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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. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. How can you make yourself easily found?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. My job is anything from deliver memos to different people on other floors to stuffing THOUSANDS of invitations to be mailed out for movie premieres.

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