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

Success

Getting delulu about your job hunt or career transition A shocking 84% of hiring companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who doesn’t have the required skills in that job description you’ve been reading and rereading, according to 2019 research from a global staffing firm, Robert Half.

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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Then they get initiated into this job market.

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. Oh, this is a horrible question!

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

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Tips for Getting that First Job

Ian's Messy Desk

Volunteer : Volunteering is a good way to develop skills and gain experience that will interest employers. Remember to speak clearly, display confident body language, and make eye contact. Build a skills-based resumé : A lack of work experience doesn’t automatically translate to a lack of talent. Related articles.

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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. I always use the following example. “

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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. Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.