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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

If you are applying for your first assistant role refer back to your studies, this would be my example: “During University I worked part time while completing my course. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. I was really pleased with my success.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio! Performance Reviews.

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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. You can’t look only at yourself and do this all on your own, or you’ll just be seen as a self-promoter. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. What’s going to happen?” Baldoni says.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.