Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” If you have completed any courses at a previous employer then here is your time to shine. I was really pleased with my success.

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Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

It has been really interesting reading all of the different job descriptions, the skills that are required and the salaries attached to different levels of the role. I remember when I was job hunting. I had a vast set of skills that I had picked up through all of my previous jobs.

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Job Hunting Project Management Social Media Skills 100

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

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

At Office Dynamics we care about and keep in contact with our clients after they have completed their courses with us. Please see the story below on how one executive admin handled a recent job loss in today’s economy. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

At Office Dynamics we care about and keep in contact with our clients after they have completed their courses with us. Please see the story below on how one executive admin handled a recent job loss in today’s economy. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Resume Cover Letter Job Hunting Interviewing 100

Exceptional EA

JUNE 19, 2025

.” TRANSITIONING IMPACTED EMPLOYEES I found it interesting to read that 50% of employers expect to “transition” employees whose roles are exposed to AI disruption “… into other parts of their business, an opportunity to alleviate skills shortages while reducing the human cost of technological transformation.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. Skillsoft has been around for years and they have a plethora of courses and workshops.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. Think about what skills people come to you for, what experiences you have that people talk to you about and what areas of expertise people ask you to help them with. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists?

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Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Once you are in a role it can be very difficult to find a different job – you are effectively pigeonholed by recruiters and organisations alike. During the course of my career, I applied for two roles that were not traditional PA roles. For me that has made job hopping worth it. I do find this topic really interesting.

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UPS Salary Negotiating Interviewing 100

All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. The Innovative Admin Charts Their Course. Some of these options include: Master skill you need now, but also engage in learning skills you’ll need in the future.

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Telecommuting Job Hunting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

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. 2) Now that I'm job hunting again my biggest obstacle is HR or executives see not working for a CEO is a step down for me even though I don't see it that way.

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Job Hunting Interviewing Resume Agencies 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

You know deep down what he is asking of you is par for the course and totally reasonable, but your reaction isn’t congruent to the situation. It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver.

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Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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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. 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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Job Hunting Resume Policies Skills 211

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. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Skills 40

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. Mentorship Opportunities: Networking can help you find mentors who guide your professional growth.

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