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. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 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. Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists? Your soft skills are what make you brilliant. Sit back and look at your lists.

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. We must be fussy when it comes to our training and pick events that not just tackle the same old issues but instead really cater for our needs.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 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.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 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. It’s really about looking at the skills you need to succeed in your current job; be ready for new opportunities; and plan for your future.

IAAP 100

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. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. How can you make yourself easily found?

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

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. My job is anything from deliver memos to different people on other floors to stuffing THOUSANDS of invitations to be mailed out for movie premieres.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40