Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. 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. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Serve as department liaison and attend or participate in company-wide committee meetings to stay up to date on new policies and announcements and report back to manager and department. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

This will mean managing budgets, assisting with internal communications, organising global events and loads more! Don’t be afraid to be assertive! For the past year and a half, I have worked as the EA to the Head of Dropbox Europe and the Global Head of Customer Experience, but my role has recently changed.

Dropbox 100

Dropbox International Collaborate Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask to join or form a workplace committee. You’re frustrated by limited opportunities in your workplace but decided that, for personal or financial reasons, you need to stay put. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100