Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Your professional network can be a great resource!) It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization. Talk with your manager. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt.

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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. I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself. Yes, Facebook!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

If you are reading this on email, here is the link to download the eBook. Preparing for the perfect pa job Download the Practically Perfect PA eBook Download our free eBook. Our network of clients ranges from startups and SME’s, to global tech and media brands. Working with a new Executive. A word from Career Moves.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

My question regards the difficulty I am having in reentering the admin support field despite the fact that I have ten years of office management and administrative support experience. I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. Cast a wider net and be flexible.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? I just felt it wasn’t enough!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life?

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

It's a terrific way to expand the all important "loose network" that is likely to result in an opportunity. This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. My 5 New Rules for Cellphone Use Could Your Texting Get You In Legal Hot Water at W.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article. " Warning!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

More importantly, once you figure that out, it can help you MANAGE your feelings and perspective during the day whenever you get frustrated or every hour if needed. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. I’m sorry to hear that a job you loved moved cities so you had to find your current role. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA. Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). You can just write “Thx!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume.

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