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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview. I didn’t like being on camera or giving live radio interviews. Skip the master’s degree What?

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What do our clothes say about us?

Practically Perfect PA

Last week on the blog I wrote about how to dress down for work without looking unprofessional, particularly when the company allows for casual Friday. Although it may seem trivial did we miss out on a really good opportunity because the clothes we were wearing didn’t give the right message? Dress in clothing too large for your body.

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What do our clothes say about us?

Practically Perfect PA

Last week on the blog I wrote about how to dress down for work without looking unprofessional, particularly when the company allows for casual Friday. Although it may seem trivial did we miss out on a really good opportunity because the clothes we were wearing didn’t give the right message? Dress in clothing too large for your body.

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Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends

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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.

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Interview Attire Dilemmas (Again)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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Interview Attire For Hollywood & Other Non-Traditional Jobs

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For my entire career I've been dressing up the same way for a job interview in Hollywood. When I was interviewing to work for a Chairman/CEO as his office Executive Hostess where I greeted clients, served beverages, and was in charge of catering for office functions, I was told what to wear by the girl I was replacing. Why that outfit?

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We Judge with Our Eyes

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Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection We Judge with Our Eyes On April 9, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 I am on vacation and not even on American soil. Read my blog.

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