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Becoming a Go-To Assistant

Laughing all the Way to Work

There is a lot of work that goes into preparing for the interview and to know that you were successful is a great feeling. In the interview you were probably asked if you had initiative, but once you are in the job will you show it? Tags: go-to assistant leave it with me attitudel interview best you can be.

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I passed the HR interview and I am waiting for the answer from the CEO interview. I had 2 initial interviews or tests before I came down to meeting the CEO. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. I am hoping the secretary will be a good boss, mentor, and leader to you. Second, the personal side.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Spanx: From concept to creation The idea for Spanx came about in 1998, when Blakely—who was selling fax machines door to door in Florida—wanted to eliminate panty lines showing through her cream-colored slacks. I quit my day job selling fax machines on Oct. The story of her success is remarkable. I was on her show in November.

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