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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On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. -- Will Rogers (1879-1935) Let's not even think about taxes anymore today, and instead focus on Tidbit Tuesday: * Bring on the Rogaine: Sometimes you have to be really creative in promoting your business and your professional abilities, and a guy with a blog on balding has done just that.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Can you ask them a question related to some current topic in your industry, thus learning AND demonstrating that you are aware and curious about your business?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Can you ask them a question related to some current topic in your industry, thus learning AND demonstrating that you are aware and curious about your business?

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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 felt this was the best way for me to move forward in my career so I set myself a challenge to achieve the promotion within two years.

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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. I also learned some disturbing information during my research : Most people only check out what's online about them several times a year. I say this to save your ass. and MSN right away.

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Energage

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Here’s what we learned from i nsights captured by the Energage Workplace Survey: Better benefits Employees consistently report some of the lowest scores on benefits: only 56% agreed that their benefits package is good compared to others in their industry. Strengthen your culture and boost retention.

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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.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you aren’t familiar with the levels and pay scales for your job position, the best place to start is HR. Learn about the options that may exist, and get the department’s input on how you can continue to learn and grow in your position. These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion.

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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. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. When you job hunt keep this in mind. Work on your weaknesses.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. A tip I keep coming across in the business and start up world is this: If you want money/a job ask for advice or information. Get a basic understanding and learn how to promote yourself or your future employer so you can network better.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. For me, and this may or may not be the case with you, I learned I was bored, unhappy, stretched too thin, and I was neglecting myself. How did I learn this? I learned I need a vacation ASAP. I love being an EA.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor.” This is a bad idea!

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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. That’s great too.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I love working in admin, but I have been stuck in this dead end job for more than a few years now without a raise. I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I do know that the more experienced an EA is the PERCEPTION is they are less hungry, less flexible, less tech savvy, or less open to learning than new EAs who are trying to get their foot in the door, prove their worth, and are new to the EA role. What did they learn? However, this is what I’ve learned. How will they improve?

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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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Allwork

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Additionally, LinkedIn’s data shows that employees with strong soft skills tend to receive promotions more quickly. At the same time, many workers recognize the value of learning AI skills. The post AI Is Changing The Workplace, But Soft Skills Still Rule appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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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. According to the Niagara Institute, 75% of employers use EQ as a gauge of an employees readiness for promotion and eligibility for a raise. What are they thinking?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I mentioned my gig was over and I learned a lot and enjoyed my assignment and hoped to have the chance to return again. We are super excited to have you!

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Opportunities for growth and advancement, such as attainable opportunities for raises, promotions and skills training programs that allow them to learn new skills. A supportive workplace culture builds strong teams and creates more engagement. This will help set them up for success in their next chapter of life.

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