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The Practically Perfect PA guide to finding the perfect PA job

Practically Perfect PA

With the support of Career Moves we have been able to put together a guide to help you prepare for the perfect PA job. Each chapter is dedicated to helping you through the process of applying for and securing the dream assistant role. Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants. A word from Career Moves.

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5 things PAs should consider before accepting a new role

Practically Perfect PA

So you’ve aced your interview and you’ve been offered the job. If you didn’t ask this question during the interview process, you can always ask to speak to your potential employer again to get a view of the culture. Again, this is a subject that you should raise during the interview process.

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Is job hopping the only way up the career ladder for assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

It can be a lot easier to find a new role and negotiate an increased salary during the recruitment process. Applying for jobs outside of the PA role. Over the years I did apply for a few jobs that were not PA roles, but I very rarely got any response. Download the eBook. appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Want to work for a startup? What you need to know

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For example, if an Executive wants to change a process they tend to involve their assistant in the project, sometimes without realising it because colleagues will often ask assistants what is going on rather than the Executive! The Practically Perfect PA Guide to: Preparing for the perfect job Download our free eBook!

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The keywords to help you land your next PA role

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If you haven’t looked for a new role in a while you may find the whole process daunting. You then have to cross your fingers in the hope that your CV passes through whatever keyword algorithm they have in place that matches your CV with your potential employer’s job spec. Download the eBook. A word from our sponsor.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My current boss fully supports this, and I would rather be proactive and tell her about my interest rather than applying after she goes through the messy process of terminating the other assistant. Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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