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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. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. Here is part 2… 1.

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Learn How to Manage Your Boss

Ian's Messy Desk

Supervisor recommendations carry a lot of weight when it comes to decisions about raises, promotions, training resources and even job references. For example, participate in meetings, volunteer to sit on important committees and welcome delegated tasks as a way to increase your skills. Be professional. Related articles.

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Five top tips for using a unique event space

Practically Perfect PA

Be it the office Christmas party, team building events, off site board meetings and committee to large scale global conferences. For example, if you take an event to ZSL London Zoo why not refer to your refreshment breaks as ‘feeding time’ Adding a little element of meeting design really will help you make the most of the space.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

Before I give you a few examples that I’ve experienced can you please discuss with the person next to you if these statistic resonate with you. By billable staff I mean for example if you work in a law firm it’s the lawyers if you work in insurance it’s the brokers. So what are the reasons we feel so undervalued? Support staff do not.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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