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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

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Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.” Additionally, 78% of applicants routinely apply for jobs they aren’t qualified for, and half of the incoming resumes don’t meet requirements. So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt.

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Job Hunting Tips & Telling Your Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. This is an extreme example though.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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How to use your personal brand to get the right job

Practically Perfect PA

There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. Use your opening statement to promote your personal brand from the outset. Your LinkedIn profile, for example, can be used a lot more creatively than your CV. Firstly your CV should be a reflection of your brand.

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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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Are assistants overqualified?

Practically Perfect PA

The description lists all of the core skills (diary and email management, travel arrangements, expenses etc) followed by one or two more bullet points relating to tasks designed specifically for the role (managing in-house IT software, supporting certain departments, managing social media for the organisation for example).

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.