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5 Signs You're Ignoring That Show Your Job is in Jeopardy

On The Job

After all, it's better to keep bringing home a paycheck than going through the hassle of a new job hunt. Who knows.the next job might be even worse. It's time to listen to your gut and what you're trying to ignore: You need to look for another job because your current position is in trouble. You repel money. Pay raises?

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What questions should assistants ask at an interview?

Practically Perfect PA

How do the company’s departments work together and how do the management team promote interaction? is there a budget for training? . Does the assistant have a 6 monthly and yearly job review and are objectives set each year? What is the company most proud of? What can be improved? Working with the boss.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You will see that aside from typing, Word, and Excel, some of the bigger companies will test you on logic, grammar, listening, putting together a budget, creativity, and more. 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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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. Know your goal and work backwards and figure out a vague flexible timeline of goals and promotions needed.