Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.” Insider reports a user who got a job at Google as a technical program manager without industry experience right after college by, you guessed it, being a little “delulu.” So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Perhaps you are already a 2nd or 3rd assistant to someone high profile and you want to run the office of your executive as you get promoted through the years. Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Job hunt with focus.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Decide if you can live with the decision.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). Setting that goal not only meant I received a promotion but I picked up many new skills along the way.”

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Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Not getting promoted. Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). Review all your expertise and experiences and make sure that you are specific in the way you describe them e.g. Organise events could sound better as senior executive events management. The list can go on and on.

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Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

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. A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. I am excited.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain.

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