Interviewing Mentoring Negotiating Reference 
Allwork
APRIL 29, 2024
According to a survey published by StandOutCV , the average job seeker needs to make at least 27 applications to land just one job interview. Mention a mutual connection: If you were referred to the position by someone within your network or have a connection at the company, mention their name and your relationship. 18% of U.S.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 29, 2010
It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Also remember to ask a few key people for permission to list them as a reference on job applications for more in-depth references.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 10, 2012
You can ask in the interview in a nice way. There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you. While you won't ever know until it's too late, try to find the boss that can already say they promoted their last couple of assistants after 2 years WHILE you are interviewing for the job.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. You shutter when someone refers to you as an expert or wants to put you in the spotlight. I have shared in articles and podcast interviews that I am a recovering workaholic, a recovering people-pleaser, and a recovering perfectionist.
Success
AUGUST 3, 2021
Twos are sometimes referred to as the office “mom” or “dad” because of their warm dispositions and tendency to know what’s going on in everyone’s personal lives. Their first impressions are hard to beat and, in an interview, Threes have a way of making past failures look like success. Type Two: The Helper.
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