Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 29, 2010
How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? Perhaps you will be able to put together documents, presentations, grants, and portfolios using Excel, Powerpoint, Word and any other databases or programs you have taken classes for.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 11, 2011
In my career, it's not often that one is tested during a screening process or for a job interview. However, I have noticed a lot of private companies or companies that value exceptional talent and have a great interview process do test their applicants. Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 29, 2009
If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 17, 2017
Similarly, we will also search for specific computer packages or languages or anything else that is a prerequisite for the position: (PA or ‘Personal Assistant’) and ‘PowerPoint’ / (‘PA’ or ‘Personal Assistant’) AND (‘Spanish’). Download the eBook. A word from our sponsor.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. It will take an hour or two to take typing, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tests. Sometimes it will take a week or two to be called in for an interview/testing appointment. I was once offered a job. You get the picture.
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