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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

Success

You’ll need to learn lots of different skills, and it will be a long haul. Graham consistently observes businesspeople and other leaders she admires so she can learn from them and identify the characteristics that make them successful. Now, I work hard to pass on my skills and knowledge by mentoring other people.”

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. 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.

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How This LGBTQ+ CEO Nurtures Workplace Diversity From The Inside Out

Allwork

A good starting point for companies is the questions they ask in interviews. Ask them about a skill they taught themselves and why.? . We then gave that entire budget to our culture committee and allowed them to use it to celebrate how they deemed it appropriate and effective. During the interview, nothing is off-limits.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

Practically Perfect PA

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. Here is part 2… 1.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

Office Dynamics

In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. If your office has a planning committee, join it.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand.