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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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

This is the job offer that no one else knows about, but this person (or recruiting company) seems to know about it and offers it to you. Be very careful, especially when the job is portrayed as being with the government. You're in this job hunt to earn money, not give it to scammers. Do your homework.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

Firstly, you will probably have to apply to an agency first, through an online application. You then have to cross your fingers in the hope that your CV passes through whatever keyword algorithm they have in place that matches your CV with your potential employer’s job spec.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

Last but not least, you can also speak to your recruitment agency about the employer. If you are looking for a new role please do download our free Ebook – The Practically Perfect PA guide to: Preparing for the perfect job. An employer that offers a good salary for the work that you do shows that they will value you.

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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! I loved being a cheerleader for the company and helping people get hired. They are all extremely gracious and kind! So I'm covered at the central hub.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 2, 2016

I am now an entrepreneur, and run Sidekicks, an ethical secretarial recruitment agency based in London’s West End. There are so many parallels between my role as Founder of Sidekicks and my role as an Assistant.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

The flip side is to try to get a job directly as a writer’s assistant, at a talent agency as an EA/script reader, or be an assistant to a creative executive (Executive Producer, Producer, etc) or the story department. Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The best part is, there are a ton of temp agencies and anyone can apply. The #1 rule of temping is you're not supposed to ask for jobs or try to get employment on your own to honor the relationship and introduction your agent forged with the company you're at. Straight out of college, I joined the temp pool while I was job hunting.

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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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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. I was called in for an interview at an agency and it was the assistant that did all the vetting of the candidates. In hindsight, there was fault in my thinking.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Or…if you’re a consultant or agency, how do you introduce social media to the C-level at your client’s business? 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Even though I am an EA with over 15 years of experience at the C-level, it seems that all the recruiting agencies I have approached still require an applicant to come in for an appointment to take their basic employment testing, and then only seem to be able to offer lower-level administrative jobs.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you job hunt keep this in mind. This is one of the main reasons why I endorse temping and working thru recruiting and placement agencies. 7) Be so good at your job they ask you to grow with the company. This also applies to when people go on maternity leave or are on extended sick leave.

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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. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. You may only land your job thru a friend and word of mouth from anyone that will take a chance on you as you transition.

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