Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Train yourself to only think about this hour when you feel like there’s not much more you can handle. But once you get the hang of it, it’ll open more doors than you realize. Including the stories you tell yourself. 5) Focus on this hour. We’re in strange times right now. Even if we weren’t, life can be difficult.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2014

One such instance that has proved highly disastrous for social media fanatics is the process of job hunting, whereby applicants may link their social networking accounts to their CVs without checking to see if any of the content posted will cause offence to the recruiter. Anti-social networking. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2009

Are you aware of all the changes that are taking place in marketing yourself to get the job you want? there are plenty of good people job hunting. And even if you don’t lose a job, you may want to apply for a position within your organization or just work somewhere else. With an unemployment rate of 9.5%

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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. An additional advantage is that such pairings assist junior staff in gaining on-the-job training and becoming integrated into the organization.

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Success

JANUARY 13, 2023

Orientations and training are completed through video content and virtual assessments. 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. In January 2021, the company announced they were going digital-first.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Job hunting. When job hunting do make sure your profile is up to date. Follow companies on LinkedIn you would like to work for as they will post latest their news and jobs.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

is there a budget for training? . Does the assistant have a 6 monthly and yearly job review and are objectives set each year? Interviews admin administrators assistants Career Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Personal Assistant' How much empathises is placed on career development within the company?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

Take advantage of being in a relatively well paid job and decide to invest that money in the training you need – yes this does mean you might not have as many fancy dinners or a trip to Thailand this year, but it is worth it when you finally have that new job title. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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Office Dynamics

JULY 15, 2009

Are you aware of all the changes that are taking place in marketing yourself to get the job you want? there are plenty of good people job hunting. And even if you don’t lose a job, you may want to apply for a position within your organization or just work somewhere else. With an unemployment rate of 9.5%

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

Places like your local small business administration or training programs like Virtual Assistant Survival School can help. Other states will help with the cost of training and things like having your website built. While the economy can make traditional job hunting difficult, it can actually help usher in new ideas and services.

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

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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

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

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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

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. I can testify that the market is very slim, but there are a few good jobs out there, with tremendous competition. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. I can testify that the market is very slim, but there are a few good jobs out there, with tremendous competition. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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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

JANUARY 8, 2014

Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. We must be fussy when it comes to our training and pick events that not just tackle the same old issues but instead really cater for our needs. Technology.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Train and mentor others. This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine , a global training publication and must read for any administrative professional. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

In addition, look out for software that offers demos and proper training and onboarding programs for their customers. The hiring process becomes more streamlined and manageable when your recruitment software seamlessly integrates with social media, job boards, email providers, and other third-party tools.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. 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. I always use the following example. “

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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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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Well, having trained 1000’s of people on how to change and develop their personal brand and reputations, I know everyone follows a set pattern when writing up their lists. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists? How do I know this? As PA/EAs you are unique to any other profession in the corporate world.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. 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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you job hunt keep this in mind. I will sit in on orientation or training sessions that are really for new employees or other departments because I can better understand other people’s role and how it affects my dept or my boss. When change is happening at a company, a lot of extra help and organization is needed.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

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. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Success

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Making a case for hiring people with disabilities In contrast to the discrimination that many disabled workers have faced in the job hunt, there’s also a case to be made as to why companies should prioritize hiring people with disabilities.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We hustled our way into management without training or tools, just trying to shield our teams from the chaos above.” You are probably job hunting right now,” says Jill Chapman, director of the Early Talent Program at Insperity in Kingwood, Texas. Murray is also a big advocate of negotiating. “If

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2025

Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. In decades past, responses from those hiring managers might have been about the training an ideal candidate has or the specific degree they hold.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Opportunities for growth and advancement, such as attainable opportunities for raises, promotions and skills training programs that allow them to learn new skills. Some tips to consider include: Updating your resume is an important first step, and plenty of training or AI tools are available to help you create an effective resume.

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