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. This is why you really really need to tailor your resumes before approaching an agency otherwise you will end up doing what you have always done.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says.

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Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

It ended up I did get the job. They mustn't have noticed my grey roots or wrinkled suit, or I completely wowed them with my skills and humour, but this definitely was not the way to go to an interview! Will you be relaxed and confident during the interview or uptight and nervous? The key is to be prepared.

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Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence Salary 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Finally, bored and feeling down about his inability to get a job even though he had conducted more than 180 combat missions as a lead gunner and personal body guard to the mission commander in Iraq, Canella took a part-time position as a bartender. While in the barber's chair, Canella confided that he was depressed about his job prospects.

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Networking Job Hunting Resume 2008 100

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. 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. Here is part 2… 1.

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Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Even some college graduates who cant get a job have lost confidence in their abilities, believing they have nothing special to offer employers. Dont ever think your skills and abilities arent worth telling others about, and that you dont have something worthwhile to offer. To all of you I say: Dont write yourself off yet.

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2009 Job Hunting Retirement AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through.

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through.

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. Get a family member or friend to help practice your interviewing skills. But I wasn’t nervous – not even a flutter in my stomach. I practiced.

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Clothes Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

You are most likely a few of the following - an unwavering family member, reliable friend, devoted pet owner, helpful neighbor, a curious hobbyist, loving significant other, loyal sibling, dedicated parent, generous volunteer, studious learner, skilled amateur chef or baker, a handy DIYer, a selfless stranger, and the list goes on.

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Job Hunting Stress Self Esteem Skills 75

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. We have a several webinars coming up!

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. When an opportunity came up, I went for it. She felt in her current job she was not being challenged and used to her potential and was thinking about making a change.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But are they going to be different?

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

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. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? 2) How manageable are you?

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40