Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

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 prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

Agenda 100

Agenda Assertiveness Skills Stress 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. It helped me get the job! This portfolio link is pretty comprehensive: [link].

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Have a look at your time management skills, and how best to invest your efforts on a daily and weekly basis. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep. Feeling underutilized? Take the initiative. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I also am navigating my way through the barrage of requests in my personal life & hobbies - whether to become a committee member where I volunteer, taking a meeting, or doing a favor however big or small. Now, onto the reason for this post. I’ve written before on learning how to say no.

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40