Practically Perfect PA

JULY 27, 2017

No surprise then that the vast majority of employers now use video as part of their interview process, saying it saves a significant amount of time on face-to-face interviews and gives hiring managers a strong understanding of who will fit in a specific role and company culture. Surroundings. Dress the part.

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Allwork

APRIL 29, 2024

Aside from AI, other popular productivity tools like Grammarly have created cover letter-specific tools that produce an AI generated cover letter based on your resume, and the job title and job description from the position that you are applying to. 18% of U.S.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

It’s not surprising; people who are in the midst of a job search are always anxious. They want the process to be much faster than it (usually) is. How long should a job search take on average? Therefore, if you’re expecting to earn an annual salary of $60,000, you should plan for a 6-month job search.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

So you’ve bagged a job interview, you’ve picked your outfit, you’ve researched the company and planned a few answers. You think you’ve done well and might just have got the job when the interviewer says to you… ‘do you have any questions? ’ stage of the process.

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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

JULY 13, 2011

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. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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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. During the interview is your time to shine. It will also allow you to remain focused during the interview as you will be able to relate each question back to your key attributes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. We swapped stories about interview attire. A friend of mine got her job via a Facebook status update when she ranted "I need a job!" It has paid off where I got a phone call or an interview.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Are you on the hunt for a recruitment automation software to streamline your agency's recruitment processes? A recruitment automation software helps manage all recruiting tasks from sourcing candidates, building talent pools, and improving communication processes.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. A lot of executives dislike performance reviews, so anything you can do to make the process easier is a point in your favor! Job Interviews.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

So you’ve aced your interview and you’ve been offered the job. If you didn’t ask this question during the interview process, you can always ask to speak to your potential employer again to get a view of the culture. Again, this is a subject that you should raise during the interview process.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

With the support of Career Moves we have been able to put together a guide to help you prepare for the perfect PA job. Each chapter is dedicated to helping you through the process of applying for and securing the dream assistant role. Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants. Covering cover letters.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

In my career, it's not often that one is tested during a screening process or for a job interview. However, I have noticed a lot of private companies or companies that value exceptional talent and have a great interview process do test their applicants. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

It can be a lot easier to find a new role and negotiate an increased salary during the recruitment process. Applying for jobs outside of the PA role. Over the years I did apply for a few jobs that were not PA roles, but I very rarely got any response. Is job hopping the easiest way for PAs to climb the career ladder?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2016

For example, if an Executive wants to change a process they tend to involve their assistant in the project, sometimes without realising it because colleagues will often ask assistants what is going on rather than the Executive! The Practically Perfect PA Guide to: Preparing for the perfect job Download our free eBook!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. 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.” It’s interesting that they clued you in the fact that the other EA has full time job.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

If you haven’t looked for a new role in a while you may find the whole process daunting. You then have to cross your fingers in the hope that your CV passes through whatever keyword algorithm they have in place that matches your CV with your potential employer’s job spec. Download the eBook. A word from our sponsor.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The hiring process can be very lengthy, iffy, and constantly changes. Most often, when we don't get back to people it's because we don't have any new information to give you to elevate you to the next process or you are not our highest candidate. We've hired people who were 20 minutes late to an interview that was only 30 min.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

I have noticed three criteria of a good company during my years as a staff member and freelancer/contractor before getting hire, while working there, and upon finishing a contract job. 1) Good companies ask you to meet with as many people as possible during the interview process. It's the little things that matter!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. And this comes into play when you are on interviews and tell your story about your career path and this specific job.

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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. Sometimes it will take a week or two to be called in for an interview/testing appointment. I was once offered a job. All I knew was the department and my job title. Thanks so much in advance!" You get the picture.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

My current boss fully supports this, and I would rather be proactive and tell her about my interest rather than applying after she goes through the messy process of terminating the other assistant. Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 14, 2017

Angela’s personal career background gives her the breadth to help job seekers with a variety of different needs, including finding the right job, interviewing, and offer negotiation. The primary goal of the conversation was to dive into how to make career changes as productive as possible.

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