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Tips on transitioning your career

Practically Perfect PA

Take advantage of being in a relatively well paid job and decide to invest that money in the training you need – yes this does mean you might not have as many fancy dinners or a trip to Thailand this year, but it is worth it when you finally have that new job title. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

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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! Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. I had all my WCA materials + Joan’s 2 books, with dozen of reference tabs on pages all spread out in front of me. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. I had all my WCA materials + Joan’s 2 books, with dozen of reference tabs on pages all spread out in front of me. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed. Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

Practically Perfect PA

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. I would say something that reflects my personality but also refers back to the skills requested in the job description.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said.