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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

Success

There isn’t usually a direct path from an entry-level position to the head of the company,” says Ogle, president and CEO of Southern Gas Association in Dallas. Build a track record of finding ways to optimize the company and make it more efficient.” Many employees dream about climbing the corporate ladder. Network strategically.

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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

Allwork

There’s been a chilling effect on various states, in terms of what some companies are willing to do now when working with freelancers,” said Debbie Abrams Kaplan, a freelance journalist and co-founder of Fight For Freelancers USA. The two companies pushed Proposition 22 (Prop 22) onto a Californian ballot in 2020.

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Ep 200: Shelli Wassall – Executive Assistant at ADB Companies

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Vice Presidents in the telecommunications construction industry at ADB Companies in Pacific, MO. While Shelli’s role as an EA in a rapidly growing company keeps her busy, it also offers several opportunities for her to follow her passion around helping others. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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How This LGBTQ+ CEO Nurtures Workplace Diversity From The Inside Out

Allwork

The belief that large companies can have a bigger impact on addressing and enacting societal changes has made being mum on certain topics even more controversial. . Now more than ever, the public expects companies to take a stance when it comes to social and political issues.? . Why DEI Is Essential For Business Longevity .

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

Practically Perfect PA

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. The Committee meeting was one step too far and we cancelled that for another day.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

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?