Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. You can’t look only at yourself and do this all on your own, or you’ll just be seen as a self-promoter.

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Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. It also promotes yourself for your next position. (BM). I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. I am excited.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). Keep in mind, this includes working at the same company in different roles because of a promotion.

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Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Work? Don’t be afraid to ask for a well-deserved promotion “for fear of not being seen as appreciative.”

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Job Hunting Telecommuting Assertiveness Cubicle 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.

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