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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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. Companies who want to have successful working relationships with contractors should find out exactly what their skill sets are and then leverage those skill sets.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Grow with Google offers free online tutorials and productivity tools to bring your office software and application skills up to date. LinkedIn for Skills Learning and Networking.

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2021

But if you've volunteered at a local food bank, gotten a relevant online certification or even launched a new blog on industry trends, then that's worth mentioning. After being in lockdown, you may need to dust off some of your professional skills. Know your skill set. Make a good first impression.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 9, 2013

An additional burden has been imposed lately on job candidates because more and more companies are trying to save money by resorting to Skype or video interviewing. As if it’s not already difficult to prepare for and undergo an interview, nowadays one has to be an actor on camera on top of that. So, what [.].

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Job Advice Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Very few people say they genuinely enjoy job interviews. That makes sense because in the same way that most people dislike taking tests, a job interview is a test.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2015

Blogs, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter provide forums to share our thoughts on a daily basis. But when it comes to interviewing, you need to be more careful in what you choose to say because what your followers on Twitter may see as a funny rant against a slow barista comes across as whiny and immature to a hiring manager.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 31, 2010

So let’s talk about the types of interviewers one may face. As a job candidate, if you can quickly identify what type of person the interviewer is and adapt to his style and needs, you’ve already achieved at least 50 percent success. Being interviewed by a red requires that you be direct and to the point. How frustrating!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

I’ve written two blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and admin assistants and they have both proved to be very popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers for them. Use this question to really sell yourself.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are you relying on your own self-taught skills to make you remarkable? We often don’t get a lot of opportunity to attend training, to keep our skills cutting edge, or even know how we compare in the marketplace. – What skills are needed in 2021 and beyond? And what skills have become redundant? How do you compare?

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The professional give and take about the industry and your skills? But if you’ve just met the person, how are you to know if they’re a lousy interviewer – or you’re a lousy interview? But if you’ve just met the person, how are you to know if they’re a lousy interviewer – or you’re a lousy interview?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

Competence is proficiency or ability in a specific skill area. Empower yourself and others by not only attending events that encourage competency discussions with others, but also create opportunities, as often as possible, to develop your personal skills such as those listed below. Confident communication. Decision making. Persuasion.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 3, 2011

Unlike past scenarios, job interviews have become harder and harder. Employers have an abundance of very qualified applicants, many of them working with interview coaches to elevate their interviewing skills. There are many books available to job seekers to read and brush up on interviewing [.].

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. In this blog I want to concentrate on competency or scenario based questions. These questions can be a little scary but I actually think they are easier to answer than standard interview questions.

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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. Here is part 2… 1.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. I went for one interview at a global accountancy firm and had a full-time permanent role as a team administrator straight away. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview?

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Success

MARCH 26, 2022

Use the time management skills from your previous role to make sure you stay on task regarding your goals. At the beginning of your break, it’s not so much about asking if someone knows of a job in the field you’re passionate about, but rather asking who you should be following on social, listening to on a podcast or reading a book or blog.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 30, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends On June 30, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 The day for your interview has been scheduled.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. The Call: When you do your phone interview make sure that you are in a quiet place with good phone reception. What do you do on the phone?

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 23, 2010

Then the employee reviews, say, 20 and submits 5 to be interviewed. Landing Expert is a premier career-coaching service with the objective of preparing job seekers for interviews. Read my blog. Read my blog. The human resources employee’s query may result in just a few résumés or a vast number.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. 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. How do you work within a team?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. As an assistant, you have many opportunities to stretch your skills and try on different “roles.”

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Answering those questions can help you set goals, help you focus on what areas you could learn more about, hone in on certain time-saving skills you may not currently be using, but feel familiar with, incorporate tasks into your current position that highlight your skills and could make your current position more productive.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 29, 2012

Think what the interview is all about. It’s about the interviewer’s perception regarding your fit into the organization’s culture combined with your ability to perform the job very well. No interviewer is looking for Mr. Average. Sorry, but it’s not about you. So, what does the word perception include here?

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. Instagram or YouTube links that show your professional work, work samples, personal websites or blogs are helpful.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

A job interview has been scheduled for you, but do you know what types of questions you’ll have to answer? This is the dilemma most candidates face. Don’t panic. You can prepare for various types of questions, and I’ll give you a few hints later on. Most companies are using one or the other type: [.].

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

Job interviewing is an act. Yes, you are the actor, and both sides know the rules: You, who are one of the candidates for the position, are doing your best to convince the interviewer you are the ideal candidate. The interviewer, who is the audience, has choices, is an independent thinker and often skeptic, and [.].

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2019

Joan stated – Expand your mind; add to your skill set; challenge your thinking; look at your day in a new way; be a life-long student. Our profession is unique in the sense that so many of our skills are not only utilized professionally but personally as well. You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Most people are nervous before a job interview. A job interview is nothing less than an oral exam. And that’s normal. In most cases, it is very important because the outcome could change a person’s future, milieu, income, and so on. But when large groups of people are asked whether they feel nervous before an [.].

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 10, 2013

Not too long ago, much-respected blogger Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim’s Strategy conducted a survey, clearly finding that interviewers’ number one concern is “fit with the company’s culture.” From other articles on that subject, too, it seems as if the old-fashioned “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your key accomplishments?”

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 15, 2011

Many interviewers don’t know how to interview, and the majority of candidates are not sufficiently prepared for the test. Because that situation is a given, a candidate can improve the chances for hire by better understanding the interview process itself and the emotional aspects of the interview.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

There are a few basics that every person who’s preparing for or facing a job interview should know. A job interview is not an interrogation or an investigation. You are not guilty and you are not on trial. In fact, you have a great opportunity to get an exciting job. But before that, let’s understand [.].

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2012

For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. And women are more prone to do mock interviews with those colleagues and friends more than men are. [.]. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do.

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Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

Video interviewing or Skype interviewing as sometimes it is called adds a whole new dimension of difficulty to job candidates. Acting out the role of a candidate is something that one needs training with and frequent practice.

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Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 29, 2011

You can address an employer’s concerns via your interview answers only if you understand where the concerns are coming from and what the employer wants to explore. Interview questions can be grouped by the interviewer’s needs. So, what are such needs?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

When you recognize your abilities, experience, and skills you lead by example (even if you think that no one is watching). Her blog topics include interviewing tips, career best practices, evaluation outlines, and the importance of self-care and goal-setting.

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