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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4

Practically Perfect PA

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. How do you work within a team? A lot of assistants work with just their manager so it is important to stress that you consider this to be a partnership and in effect you are working together as a team.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet. While you have a job, recruiters are much happier to steal you away to their company instead.

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Answering Reader Mail: Seek Greener Pastures or Stay Put?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” It’s interesting that they clued you in the fact that the other EA has full time job.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. In light of Enron and a lot of these CEO scandals you should be interviewing your boss and about the role as well. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Who knows?!

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