On The Job

DECEMBER 7, 2020

But recently I talked with a job seeker who interviewed for a job and got really good feedback from the hiring manager. While she had done some research on the employer, she learned things during the interview that concerned her. Right now, she's working a minimum-wage job after losing a management position in the travel industry.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. These questions can be a little scary but I actually think they are easier to answer than standard interview questions. It is also worth remembering the interviewer will ask you about competencies that are important in this role.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. This improves search engine visibility and attracts candidates who are searching for executive assistant positions with particular skills or in specific sectors.

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On The Job

MARCH 1, 2021

Just because you can't travel or meet with a lot of people right now does not mean it's OK to stop investing in your career. In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. No one said anything about the tyrant and bullying.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you.

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Learning from others’ success stories Howes says he lives mask-free now, comfortable in both his shortcomings and his newfound skills in marketing and communication, which he didn’t tap into until after his wrist injury. The answer was immediately apparent: “I just want to interview great minds,” Howes recalls. That was 2013.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 24, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rachel talks about learning your role while onboarding an executive, communicating with an executive who travels extensively, and serving the work. Rachel Bennett is a curious, self-motivator who loves to learn new ways to make life more efficient and effective for her executive.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you're hiring for a remote position, certain personality traits and skills are more critical now than ever. Be sure to mention your expectations, including the required skills and traits. Include the typical working hours, especially if weekends or travel are required. Be specific but concise.

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On The Job

MARCH 18, 2019

Think about the company culture, the people you work with, the new contacts you've made and the new skills you've learned. Have you been given a chance to travel more, which you love? Are you learning new skills to add to your resume? Have you been offered cross-training in other departments?

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

She relieves me from things I don’t need to be doing like email, booking travel and project planning. Not to mention the added burden of sifting through stacks of résumés, arranging interviews and painstakingly checking references. I love all of that stuff, but I also don’t want to be working 70 hours a week.”.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. And I did change that day.

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Success

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Probst’s father, who worked for Boeing, helped channel his son’s interests, brokering an interview with the aircraft manufacturing company’s motion picture department. He honed his storytelling skills and learned how to work in front of the camera, which earned him more money and greater opportunities.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2017

I thought to myself, whatever happens, I will have a great story to tell in my interviews if I have to move back to London and get another traditional EA role. I also thought, this experience would help if I wanted to get a different job outside of the PA industry because I had lots of new skills. Learning a new language.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions By The Professional Assistant on Friday, November 23, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking A re you going in for an interview for that dream job? Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Why should we hire you?

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For many businesses, an administrative assistant is sometimes the very first hire outside the founding team, with many executives relying on the skills of their assistants to be able to do their job effectively. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Main | Listen Stephanie Talks About #Organizing Myths on the Active Christian Media Show » Listen Live to Stephanie on Edge of Change - Interview with the Experts #Productivity #Organization Corinne McElroy of Edge of Change knows that the business advice you depend upon comes from many sources. Link Lineup! Sign Up Today!

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 25, 2020

It might have cropped up on your job specs and been discussed during your most recent job interview. Most of us that have been working in the PA industry for a while now will have heard of the phrase ‘the tech-savvy assistant’. It is so important for Assistants to have a good grasp of [.].

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

I also organise his business travel. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I use “dalango.de” for example and brushed up my French skills. Also, I read all emails to my boss and assess their importance in order to help him to reply.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. It’s bringing people together to learn new skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Interview session: Creating an effective partnership with your Executive. During the course of the conference we will look at all manner of things that will help assistants improve their skill sets and remain relevant as the industry changes. Interview session: Using social media to empower assistants.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

I was being interviewed by major news publications! Unfortunately, that company is no longer in business, but I spent a few years as their community spokesperson, writing professional development articles for admins and traveling the country to meet our admin community on a regular basis. Before I knew it, my entire world had changed.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

She has an extensive background in strategic calendar management, planning international and domestic travel, event planning, onboarding of high-level executives among many other skills. Do you have questions you’d like me to answer, guests you think I should interview, or suggested topics you’d like me to address on the show?

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 16, 2022

Another two advantages to consider are the reduced environmental impact from less travel and the reduced cost for companies in terms of rent and running costs. Once you’ve narrowed it down, instead of requiring in-person interviews, why not use video software, or find the best VoIP service to conduct meetings?

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2018

An internship can open doors for a permanent job, it can teach you a variety of skills and it can help you make key contacts. You figure that you can spend your time playing Fortnite or traveling around the country, sleeping on the couches of various friends and relatives. from a job interviewer. What did you do?"

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Is the interview process smooth enough? We have listed a few— The job application process Screening methods used The interview process Candidate feedback Onboarding process Providing a bad candidate experience will not just affect your recruiting agency but also your recruitment brand. Post interview, it’s essential to give feedback.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2015

There are other industries, such as restaurants, travel, event management, and e-commerce that hire applicants for holiday jobs and then keep exceptional seasonal workers for the long haul. If you do opt for retail, ask the hiring manager at your interview whether there is long-term potential with your position.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Which secretary skills are worth keeping? 20 do’s and don’ts when travelling with the boss. Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5. Advice for a first time assistant. How to remember those random requests. Conscious uncoupling… from your job. Who discovered Elvis? What to do when your boss has been sacked.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

You’re likely a person with a lot of different skills and interests, with the ability to build relationships with all kinds of people. You’re totally admiring this person’s skill, courage, art, accomplishment – when all of a sudden you feel a mysterious pang. Practice: Interview With The Pang. to do might not be obvious.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

This part of the interview includes information on how American Express decides to hire new employees versus promote them from within, more information on the compensation and motivation methods the company is using, how they use Net Promoter, information on the company’s “Relationship Care” program, and more.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

And now match this with your skills and interests: Analyse your skills – what they are, and which ones you want to develop. As you begin to build a clearer picture of what’s important to you, and what your skills and aspirations are, you can start to apply this to your job search. The businesses that need your skills.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. Second Paragraph – Features : Talk about what you have to offer, and summarize your experience, qualifications, and skills, as well as their importance to the position you’re seeking.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

I have always wanted to include the Practically Perfect PA readers from other countries in our events, but I know realistically it is very difficult to get your Manager to sign off the cost of a conference let along travel and accomodation in London! Real life job interview questions and answers. What is a virtual summit?

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On The Job

APRIL 17, 2012

Vicky Oliver , author of numerous books on career development such as 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions , says it's time that people learned some of the best techniques for networking don't come from friending someone on Facebook or tweeting tidbits to strangers. Join activities where you'll be around lots of other people.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Q: As a business owner and busy executive what top skills can an assistant bring that support you the most? A: You are going to be very surprised by my answers because they are not going to be the typical administrative skills most people would mention. This is not an easy skill as some people’s brains prefer to think details.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

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 ? We both had similar skills, education, etc. Did you attend a few recently? Do you really want to get one of the jobs that you just applied for?

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