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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

Allwork

Attend networking events, engage on LinkedIn, and join relevant groups or associations. Practice your interview skills : Prepare for interviews by researching common questions, practicing your answers, and developing a list of questions to ask potential employers. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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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. It was hard work but I learnt a lot and had a great job on my CV as soon as I finished my degree”.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. If your search takes longer than you thought you can join a few more depending on how urgently you need to find a new job. Interview them too. Should you go to every interview? . Good luck with your job hunt!

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job.

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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. So the best way to prepare for a real Interview is to stage a fake one. Related articles.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I got my first real job by taking 5 minutes of out my day to say thank you. What did you study?