Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

My company has now recently started 'cost savings initiatives'. link] You mention your company is doing a cost savings initiative and you know you are paid more than the other EAs there. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Will this happen again in the future and be a bigger issue with PR, image, and VIPs that will result in massive costs for damage control? Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. 5) Practice interviewing and answering any questions related to your last job and the departure.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” I’m sure they have received a lot of resumes.

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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. It also looks bad on one’s resume. 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. 3) Have a strategy.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2025

Using design software, AI, and creative tools significantly increases job seekers’ chances of landing interviews. Hiring managers are increasingly drawn to visually engaging resumes and online portfolios, showcasing creativity and personality. Allwork.Space: Is this ethical?

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While career experts acknowledge that Gen Z has valid reasons for diverting off the traditional career path, doing so may have downside costs, career-wise and money-wise. “If You are probably job hunting right now,” says Jill Chapman, director of the Early Talent Program at Insperity in Kingwood, Texas.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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. Refreshing your skills through training programs can help you land a better job, and these programs are available online and affordable.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.

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