Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

It ended up I did get the job. They mustn't have noticed my grey roots or wrinkled suit, or I completely wowed them with my skills and humour, but this definitely was not the way to go to an interview! Will you be relaxed and confident during the interview or uptight and nervous? The key is to be prepared.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

You are most likely a few of the following - an unwavering family member, reliable friend, devoted pet owner, helpful neighbor, a curious hobbyist, loving significant other, loyal sibling, dedicated parent, generous volunteer, studious learner, skilled amateur chef or baker, a handy DIYer, a selfless stranger, and the list goes on.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

Volunteer : Volunteering is a good way to develop skills and gain experience that will interest employers. Remember to speak clearly, display confident body language, and make eye contact. Build a skills-based resumé : A lack of work experience doesn’t automatically translate to a lack of talent. Related articles.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. It isn’t fraud to emphasise all the positive skills that match the new career you want and if you don’t use a little artistic licence then it could hold you back.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies. I was really pleased with my success.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. Get a family member or friend to help practice your interviewing skills. Work to eliminate those so that you sound confident and professional with your answers.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! Jane Admin.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 28, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jenna talks about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) system and how assistants might interact and support executives utilizing EOS, understanding different communication types, delegation as an assistant, and quick tips for those on the job hunt.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. This question is asking you to demonstrate which skills you call on to resolve problems. Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer. Here is part 2… 1. Loyal, organised and trustworthy”.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has prompted many employees to focus on upskilling, soft skills remain a key priority. According to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey , 63% of U.S. At the same time, many workers recognize the value of learning AI skills.

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