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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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Insider reports a user who got a job at Google as a technical program manager without industry experience right after college by, you guessed it, being a little “delulu.” It can most definitely work for some folks. 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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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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This caution is a definite shift from the past two years where companies were frequently making offers in the early weeks of the school year, and fiercely competing to recruit interns and grads. Develop a strong online presence: Showcase your skills and experience through a professional website, blog, or portfolio.

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Tips on transitioning your career

Practically Perfect PA

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. Talk to your friends and family about your plans, you will definitely need every ounce of support you can get working a full time job, and studying weekends and evenings.

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Are assistants overqualified?

Practically Perfect PA

It has been really interesting reading all of the different job descriptions, the skills that are required and the salaries attached to different levels of the role. I remember when I was job hunting. I definitely felt in certain roles that I was over qualified. Where does she go and what work does she take on?

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Preparing for the Interview

Laughing all the Way to Work

It ended up I did get the job. They mustn't have noticed my grey roots or wrinkled suit, or I completely wowed them with my skills and humour, but this definitely was not the way to go to an interview! You can always learn from the experience and see what the expectations are out there and what the job market is like.

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

Practically Perfect PA

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. This question is asking you to demonstrate which skills you call on to resolve problems. I was lucky that my mother had worked at a company where I was also applying for a role, it was a definite bonus point when I told the interviewer. Here is part 2… 1.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? However, I could definitely tell something was really wrong. This was not my #1 dream job if that helps. I seemed okay if you saw me.