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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

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 familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

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

Success

No matter what job you have, you should look to transform it, says Adam Bryant, senior managing director of The ExCo Group executive coaching firm in New York City, founder of the Corner Office interview series in The New York Times and author of several books on executive leadership. Don’t just fulfill expectations,” he adds. “Now,

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Gender Equality In U.K. Financial Leadership At Least 14 Years Away

Allwork

finance ministry’s new 2024 analysis of women in finance reveals that while banks and other financial firms are elevating more women to senior management roles, the current pace suggests that gender parity will not be reached until 2038. s financial sector can make strides in producing a more equitable future of work.

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Ep 204: Whitney Kelso on Networking, Boundaries, and Taking Risks

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Previously Whitney has worked in workforce development as both the Office Manager and the Business Service Assistant. She has her CAP and Pace Certifications, with the Organizational Management and Meeting and Events Planning add-on certifications. She resides in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband and three crazy Australian Shepherds.

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The Big ‘Why’: Unraveling the Purpose of Work in a Changing World

Success

In a culture dominated by sales funnels and promising silver-bullet solutions to all our earthly woes, philosopher Christopher Wong Michaelson and professor of management and organizational behavior Jennifer Tosti-Kharas offer a refreshing alternative in their new book, Is Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work.

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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. The Committee meeting was one step too far and we cancelled that for another day.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. I went for one interview at a global accountancy firm and had a full-time permanent role as a team administrator straight away. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview?