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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

Success

Getting delulu about your job hunt or career transition A shocking 84% of hiring companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who doesn’t have the required skills in that job description you’ve been reading and rereading, according to 2019 research from a global staffing firm, Robert Half. Maintain it or adopt it.

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5 Tips to Survive a Job Hunt / Pandemic / Stress

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Don’t stake all your self confidence on one, narrow sliver of your humanity. Taking the time to look for patterns in your life and contemplating what those decisions or events mean gives you a more cohesive perspective. Sometimes what seems like a bad event turns out to be fine or even good, you just didn't know it at the time.

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

Don’t whatever you do give an example of something that was completely your fault and caused a lot of problems – like that time you forgot to organise your manager’s VISA to Russia and they ended up in prison. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

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Tips for Getting that First Job

Ian's Messy Desk

If you are so inclined you may want to take a stab at spearheading an event on your own. Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them. Remember to speak clearly, display confident body language, and make eye contact. Related articles.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

And there’s nothing like looking over your professional portfolio to give you the confidence boost you need to see how far you’ve come and how much further you can go! Here’s a real-world example of how important portfolios are during the hiring process. Each type helps set you up for success. Performance Reviews.

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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. I always use the following example. “ Here is part 2… 1. Follow me on Twitter : @PracticalPA.