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Overqualified and Interviewing

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I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

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Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Technology.

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Ep 204: Whitney Kelso on Networking, Boundaries, and Taking Risks

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In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office.

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Ep 200: Shelli Wassall – Executive Assistant at ADB Companies

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In this episode, Shelli shares insight from her 20 years of experience in the administrative professional world and discusses supporting two executives with different personalities (who have never had an assistant). Shelli Wassall is an Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, and currently partners with two Sr.

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Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

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Andrea also serves on the Employee Housing Committee for the hospital to find creative solutions for providing staff with affordable housing options. Last month, Andrea was awarded the 2023 American Society of Administrative Professionals Impact Award for her problem-solving, resourcefulness, and dedication to enhancing staff morale.

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The How and Why to Creating a Career Portfolioâ„¢ for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. When being considered for committee work. External interviewing. Many things but here are some suggestions: · Professional photo of yourself (no larger than 4 x 6). By Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics.

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The How and Why to Creating a Career Portfolioâ„¢ for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. When being considered for committee work. External interviewing. Many things but here are some suggestions: · Professional photo of yourself (no larger than 4 x 6). By Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics.