On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. Work to eliminate those so that you sound confident and professional with your answers. But I wasn’t nervous – not even a flutter in my stomach.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Don’t stake all your self confidence on one, narrow sliver of your humanity. Here are 2 examples of themes I had incorporated in my life previously, John Hughes and My Existential Crisis Cooking. When, not if, something negative happens, the other areas you’ve invested your time, energy, and emotions will still keep you afloat.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. For example, ramp up your social networking.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

For example, headphones are a good idea to eliminate distractions, or moving to another part of the house for a conference call is helpful. As you said, it's different for everyone, but it's a good example of transitioning to a more peaceful, personal state of mind. Kathryn, I love that idea.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Here is an example of a worksheet Office Dynamics put together outlining the topics we are covering at our 22 nd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence as a tool assistants can use to give to their executive. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The housing market collapse is a great example. For example, I think there will be a total lack of respect shown to future executives. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Usheroff, in a book with Beth Banks Cohn called “Taking the Leap,” ($14.99), says that a woman, for example, may become caught in the “superwoman trap” when she doesn’t create clear boundaries and tries to do everything herself. In the book they give several examples of communication errors, and how women and men can improve.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

For example, while baby boomers may be thought of as nearing retirement, the truth is that many in their 50s these days have begun new careers in new industries and may be more than 20 or more years from retiring – if they retire at all, Lynch says. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Atkins says this is just one example of employees being unfamiliar with their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. While freedom of speech is guaranteed by the First Amendment, what you say around the workplace water cooler can cost you your job. Others include: • Speaking your mind.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years. None of the above was critical to business and profits, but it mattered for goodwill capital.

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