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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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But don’t stress, boomers and millennials. In one TikTok , a non-Gen Zer asks her Gen Z intern to explain. Additionally, 78% of applicants routinely apply for jobs they aren’t qualified for, and half of the incoming resumes don’t meet requirements. Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.”

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. The goal is to go from a busy role to one that is absolutely crazy insane busy and stressful to prove you can do it. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. April 02, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. They may feel they have even less time for a personal life, which compounds the stress. Stress has shortened the fuse of many at work, and taking these steps will help make the day better for a lot of colleagues. Stay current.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels.