Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

You are most likely a few of the following - an unwavering family member, reliable friend, devoted pet owner, helpful neighbor, a curious hobbyist, loving significant other, loyal sibling, dedicated parent, generous volunteer, studious learner, skilled amateur chef or baker, a handy DIYer, a selfless stranger, and the list goes on.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 6, 2015

There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. Your LinkedIn profile, for example, can be used a lot more creatively than your CV. Before you do start the job hunting process do ensure your social media presence reflects your professionalism.

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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.” I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. ” . Oh, this is a horrible question!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

Volunteer : Volunteering is a good way to develop skills and gain experience that will interest employers. Build a skills-based resumé : A lack of work experience doesn’t automatically translate to a lack of talent. Start by listing your skills and how you obtained them. Volunteer When Job Hunting (turbotax.intuit.com).

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The Career Portfolio is NOT about job hunting. The Portfolio captures current-and-building skill levels, recognition, career enhancements, development activities and accomplishments. You and another administrative assistant can both be skilled at PowerPoint but one of you is more advanced; use of video and imagery.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

If the new role requires you to work in a department supporting a number of people the answers should detail the excellent skills you have that will help the team succeed. I do work well on my own but I also like to get involved in projects and feel that I can contribute to any group work either using my creative or organisational skills.

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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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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!

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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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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. I always use the following example. “

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. Get a family member or friend to help practice your interviewing skills. Company research [link] A guide for company research needs, including job hunting, career information, and investment decisions. I practiced.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? Is this what gatekeeping actually means on a job application and if so how do we go about doing this part of our role?

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 2, 2016

Hiring will no longer be based on typing speeds and shorthand ability; superb client facing skills, an affinity for tech, genuine flexibility and an ability to work creatively around problems are increasingly coming to the fore. The Assistant of the future will work like an entrepreneur.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

This search does not necessarily produce the desired results every time, as there will be candidates who have perhaps worked at one of these institutions or have used the words “first class” when discussing a particular skill-set. When searching for candidates who have studied at the top educational institutions, we would search as below.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” How good are they with logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and judgment skills? This is how you can change/grow.” How well do they listen?

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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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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. 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. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Allwork

MAY 7, 2025

Confidence Low, Pressure High Recent grads are struggling more than other age groups to feel confident in their job prospects. Many employers now demand not only degrees but also a strong foundation of skills and real-world experience, which is often hard to come by straight out of college.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2025

Lorraine Dooley: The job market today is certainly more competitive than ever, and the application process requires a lot of effort from both job seekers and employers. AI tools can enhance resumes by optimizing language, formatting, and highlighting key skills, giving applicants a better chance of standing out in a crowded field.

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Success

JANUARY 16, 2025

Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. What skills do they really want in the best candidate for this role? But now, soft skills are overtaking smarts in an uprising of emotional intelligence (EQ).

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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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