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How to Get Off on the Right Foot When Starting a New Job

On The Job

But before you think you've got it made, remember that your "interview" process continues after you begin the job. While you may not sit across from a hiring manager and answer questions, you will still be under scrutiny in your first weeks and months in a new position. Have some mystery.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

They largely revolve around my first job out of college, a “sink or swim” situation where my boss’s management style was poor at best and unprofessional at worst, that even years later still stirs the occasional moment of self-doubt. I worked very well with one of my first managers, but I was definitely one of her favorites.

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4 Things You Must Know Before a Job Search

On The Job

The key is figuring out the areas that most employers -- no matter the job or industry -- are sure to look for on a resume and ask about in an interview, such as: 1. Do you have personal accountability, such as always telling the truth and avoiding gossip? Do you manage your time and complete assignments on time? Performance.

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PA Confidential

Practically Perfect PA

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog on how to work effectively in an open plan office and I did touch on this subject but considering we often get asked in interviews how we maintain confidentiality I felt it was well worth revisiting this crucial skill. If this is a problem speak to your manager and see if you can move desks.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Did you attend a few recently? Great post Richard.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Bad Behavior at Work has Bottom-Line.

On The Job

I work in a cube-farm environment, so there’s no getting away from it.” “If I were a boss, I’d take into account that I may not see the day-to-day impact someone has on other people, and I would check that out” before promoting someone, says Rosen, a website manager for a nonprofit in New York City. This is a very interesting topic.

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip. When I started the blog I told my manager I was going to do it and he was supportive.