Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. So how is your packaging in comparison? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. How current are your eye glasses frame?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? Give proper notice.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Have you listed your email address or how people can get in touch with you? Unlike a traditional CV / resume, LinkedIn allows you to inject some personality so why not make the most of this opportunity. Dale Carnegie – How to Win Friends and Influence People). Use keywords throughout your profile.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. Not only will you find you slide into place and rest there contentedly much easier, but you’ll find you get a job much faster, too. She’s also been featured as an expert in numerous career books.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Anyway, my point is that I know quite a bit about getting a new job and I’m going to share some of my knowledge with you in this post. 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.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. Last week I sent out a HARO request for my Gannett News Service/USAToday.com column asking for input on how to manage your online reputation. People will typically Google what is on the resume.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand. Read more: Recruiting Database: How to Choose the Best Software for Your Agency?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Job satisfaction is important. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 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.

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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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I was hired to help my boss and I agreed to that for all the benefits I outlined above.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. But people who show up for a job interview ready to present their professional portfolio aren’t just saying they can do something – they’re proving it. Obviously, that’s false!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I want to put my CV on the market but I don't know how to say that I'm leaving behind because my boss has been fired, I don't know when they're going to replace him, I don't have any work to do and I'm worried I'm next on the chopping block! Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. My company has now recently started 'cost savings initiatives'.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” I’m sure they have received a lot of resumes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

How can you make yourself easily found? 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. It's an inside look on how decisions are made, companies are run, and how to sharpen your soft skills.

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Allwork

JANUARY 19, 2025

Using design software, AI, and creative tools significantly increases job seekers’ chances of landing interviews. Hiring managers are increasingly drawn to visually engaging resumes and online portfolios, showcasing creativity and personality. When youre on the hunt for a job, standing out from the crowd is everything.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

And how can you get the most out of them? In this guide, youll learn how to network at eventsfrom conferences and seminars to mixers and industry outingsand take advantage of a new era of professional schmoozing. How To Find Networking Events Finding networking events isnt as hard as it might seem. What Is A Networking Event?

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Entrepreneur.com

JULY 2, 2025

It becomes part of how you show up. How to Truly Define Winning in Your Business One word. This Navy SEAL Commander Says Leaders Arent Born or Made — Theyre Chosen Based on One Thing Send a Man Next Time : How an Entrepreneur and Her Daughters Built a $2.5 It sharpens me. It stretches me. It starts as a guidepost. Many contexts.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up? You don't want to appear as a job hopper. 3 months is very short.

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