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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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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?

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6 Steps for Recruiting Volunteers

Ian's Messy Desk

Ask current committee members to circulate the posting or suggest potential names. Interview them like you would a prospective employee. The interview is an important component to the comprehensive volunteer screening process and allow both the organization and the potential volunteer to make informed decisions about participation.

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Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Andrea also serves on the Employee Housing Committee for the hospital to find creative solutions for providing staff with affordable housing options. She is also spearheading the redevelopment of the beloved Volunteer Program, allowing the hospital to reconnect with the community post-COVID and enhancing employee morale.

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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

Over your career how many times have you been referred to as the office wife? My boss was wondering how we could build on this momentum so we started a charity committee and I offered to help knowing it was a very visible role. He sponsored the committee and volunteered a few more members of staff. I know I have….

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was in back-to-back Committee meetings and I decided to use two different colours of folders, a blue one for the Committee members, with an attendance sheet stapled to the inside cover for my purposes, along with their meeting packages, and a red one for the Chair with everything the Chair was going to need. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

To-do lists I have to-do lists for the Board and Committee meetings and a to-do list for the Board Reception and Dinner. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. You can never go wrong if you are making a list and checking it twice. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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