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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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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. 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. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. I always use the following example. “

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Referred to as “managing up,” it’s a strategy that can propel you into the leadership ranks, says John Baldoni. If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Baldoni says you should: 1. Think of the end game.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

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. October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Because of him, my first CEO EA job led to the next one. That one led to other EA jobs. And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. What is your favourite movie?