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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

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Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.” Additionally, 78% of applicants routinely apply for jobs they aren’t qualified for, and half of the incoming resumes don’t meet requirements. So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt.

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

Don’t whatever you do give an example of something that was completely your fault and caused a lot of problems – like that time you forgot to organise your manager’s VISA to Russia and they ended up in prison. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Here’s a real-world example of how important portfolios are during the hiring process. Performance Reviews.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Are You Stuck in Gender.

On The Job

Usheroff, in a book with Beth Banks Cohn called “Taking the Leap,” ($14.99), says that a woman, for example, may become caught in the “superwoman trap” when she doesn’t create clear boundaries and tries to do everything herself. In the book they give several examples of communication errors, and how women and men can improve.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. You can’t look only at yourself and do this all on your own, or you’ll just be seen as a self-promoter. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Baldoni says you should: 1. Think of the end game.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. It also promotes yourself for your next position. (BM). I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. I am excited.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. Know your goal and work backwards and figure out a vague flexible timeline of goals and promotions needed.