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Want to Excel at Job Interviews? “Interviewology” Author Anna Papalia Says It Starts With Learning Your Interview Style

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Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, and most people don’t enjoy them. Anna Papalia, consultant, keynote speaker and author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing , has been teaching people how to nail the interview for more than a decade. But what if you could shift the perspective?

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Ghosted After an Interview? Here’s Why Companies Do It

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You research the company, prepare for the interview and show up looking the part. You send the thank you note and even have a few follow-up interviews, which you think went well. Why do companies ghost you after an interview? Why do companies ghost you after an interview? And then, you wait. Maybe another one.

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Tips for Preparing for a Job Interview

On The Job

The worst mistake you can make in a job interview is trying to "wing it." No matter your level of experience or the skills you possess, interviewing well requires preparation and practice, and those who are willing to do the work are much more likely to receive a job offer. Whatever you do, don't walk into the room unprepared.

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The Perfect Executive Assistant—Hard Skills or Soft Skills?

C-Suite Assistants

If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.

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The Best Assistant Interview Tips

Office Dynamics

Are you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone. Recent events have led to a rise in job seekers, which means more competition. So, how do you stand out in a saturated market in which employers are receiving resumes by the minute? In this blog, we will cover a few resume and…

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Preparation tips include: Research the company, the mission statement and core values also, research new projects and programs they are offering.

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Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety? Communications Expert Matt Abrahams Offers Tips to Find Your Confidence

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Whether interviewing for your dream job or networking at an industry event, building up the courage to speak in public can feel nerve-wracking at best and downright terrifying at worst. Find allies and build each other up Recognize that communication is a skill everybody can develop, and we’re all a work in progress.