Success
JUNE 8, 2023
Dressing for work in the days of old While many recent graduates and job changers may not have had to don a suit to secure an interview , think back to the pre-pandemic days of interviewing for your very first internship or job. I scale my attire from the waist up depending on the audience of the meeting.”
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 14, 2011
A long time ago I blogged about what to wear since I was interviewing for non-corporate roles or companies. What throws me off more is when I interview for senior management at a very atypical company. As you may know, my standard interview outfit for being a CEO’s assistant is an all black suit with pointy heels in black.
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Job Advice Blog
JUNE 30, 2010
Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends On June 30, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 The day for your interview has been scheduled.
On The Job
JULY 29, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. And perhaps loan my roping buddies to a few people.)
Success
MARCH 20, 2022
For example, I hired one virtual assistant who is a master of online publishing to help manage my website and another to be my czar of scheduling and handling administration work. If your résumé needs work or your interview skills are rusty, hire a professional to work with you—don’t practice on prospective employers.”
On The Job
JULY 12, 2007
After reading the story, I remembered an interview I once had about the same subject with an employer who was clearly frustrated with the situation. One day, the manager said, an employee showed up for work in his pajamas – flannel pants and a worn T-shirt. On his feet: black dress shoes. he questioned. You said no flip-flops, right?”
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 9, 2012
One time, I was even offered a job after only working with an A-lister’s manager for a couple of hours. Anyone successful or famous usually has a lot of gatekeepers - assistants, publicists, agents, managers, family, or their sidekick/entourage. Wear proper attire. Here are my tips for you. Don't gush. Look for it the next day.
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