Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. If your search takes longer than you thought you can join a few more depending on how urgently you need to find a new job. Good luck with your job hunt! The post So you want to find a new assistant job?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Think of an example that shows you achieving more than your role required, such as that great event you managed or the extremely complex trip you organised for your Executive. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

We wheeled TVs into the catering area so on the breaks they could keep up with events and make a judgement call if they needed to leave at any point. Luckily the speaker arrived in time for the event, although a little flustered so we made sure everything was ready as soon as he arrived. Follow me on Twitter : @PracticalPA.

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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. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). My confidence has hit an all-time high! I am excited.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

And there’s nothing like looking over your professional portfolio to give you the confidence boost you need to see how far you’ve come and how much further you can go! 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. Each type helps set you up for success. Performance Reviews.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Networking events can conjure images of stale conference rooms, mediocre hors doeuvres and awkward small talk under fluorescent lights. Whether attending a large function or a smaller gathering, these events are important for expanding your connections and gaining valuable industry insights. What Is A Networking Event?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

The important thing I learned is, he’s an event planner, he hosts parties, he meets lots of people, and to him, the fact that I sent a thank you card said something about me. 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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Success

JUNE 5, 2025

Theyve been job hunting during unprecedented events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Recession, have witnessed a rapidly shifting political landscape and have dealt with the omnipresence of social media impacting their everyday lives. Both Gen Z and millennials have faced staggering student debt and economic instability.

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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. When you speak about yourself, be clear, confident and get to the point.

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