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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

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. So, I did some research and prepared some answers to possible questions. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

Office Dynamics

If your office has a planning committee, join it. Forty-seven percent of respondents to the Office of the Future survey said they want to be involved when hiring incoming administrative professionals by posting job ads, screening resumes and interviewing candidates. Lastly, take the initiative.

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The How and Why to Creating a Career Portfolioâ„¢ for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

When being considered for committee work. Record of any outside work; volunteer or committee work. Certificates of Completion from workshops, seminars, conferences. Resume (have extra copies in the back pocket if you use a 3-ring binder). Certificates of Completion from workshops, seminars, conferences.

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The How and Why to Creating a Career Portfolioâ„¢ for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

When being considered for committee work. Record of any outside work; volunteer or committee work. Certificates of Completion from workshops, seminars, conferences. Resume (have extra copies in the back pocket if you use a 3-ring binder). Certificates of Completion from workshops, seminars, conferences.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Concomitantly, over the last three years I've served as a committee member and conference organizer with an educational nonprofit. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume.

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