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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 learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

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Tips for Getting that First Job

Ian's Messy Desk

Remember to speak clearly, display confident body language, and make eye contact. Related articles. Volunteer When Job Hunting (turbotax.intuit.com). Getting A Job After Prison (andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com). The more realistic the simulation the better. Start by listing your skills and how you obtained them.

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How to Make a Good Impression

Ian's Messy Desk

Here are the essentials for making a positive impression on others: Make eye contact – Making eye contact is interpreted as showing interest, paying attention, and a sign of self-confidence. Comments Nice article. Mirroring the behaviour is not so easy to maintain, especially in technical interviews.

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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! Because she had the foresight to put together a portfolio that included her transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a few mock newspaper articles she’d written.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

I enjoyed reading your article and sense that this bias is real. In fact (I'm a geeky academic), there was an interesting research article in the journal of Human Resource Management (vol. December 3, 2009 2:35 PM Post a Comment << Home Previous Posts 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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My Today Show Appearance

On The Job

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. I read articles and online discussions about television appearances. Work to eliminate those so that you sound confident and professional with your answers. That’s exactly what I did, and it really paid off.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Great article! 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? It’s human nature, and your prestige will come by continuing to have successful ideas,” he says.