A day in the life of an assistant can vary from performing mundane tasks such as answering a phone call to the complex preparation of databases and spreadsheets. Myth #1 – The assistants at the top of an organization do not have production work. Fact – On any given day an assistant is likely to be...
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Just be Nice! It was July 2007 and I was filling in for a vacationing assistant to an executive committee member of a large financial institution. I was flung into the midst of incredibly intelligent executives and was quietly savoring the experience. How rare in my life to be surrounded by some of the most...
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In a word – EVERYTHING! It’s taking the best of your qualifications and characteristics and making them enticing to the prospective employer. It’s a carefully crafted letter that leads the employer to the resume to see why you are the best candidate for the job. The best news is that it isn’t that hard. Competition for Administrative...
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Top 10 Interview Questions In these ever changing economic times, everyone must be prepared for the unthinkable – loss of a job. These are some of the most common questions you can expect during an interview. These are generic in nature and are typically discussed on an initial interview. Carefully consider your responses, and practice saying...
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One of the most basic and predictible questions you will be asked is, “Tell me about a weakness.” Don’t pretend you don’t have weaknesses, and don’t avoid answering the question. This is your opportunity to demonstrate that you are honest and take responsibility for your actions. A good way to answer this question is to mention...
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to prepare for your next interview? This video will help you craft a response to the common question, “What is your ideal job?”
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*For the sake of this article, the “good assistant” will be referred to in the feminine sense. In utmost sincerity, as an assistant, your job has nothing to do with how much you like (or dislike) your boss; how much you’re paid (or not paid); how much praise you receive (or don’t receive). Whether you’re...
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One of the biggest challenges assistants face is the management of their manager’s time. If you are fortunate enough to have a computer savvy manager you probably have some tools you rely on to help you manage, or attempt to manage the busiest of schedules. It is important to find a calendar system that works...
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Most executives love to fly in business class but the current economic conditions have required companies to think twice about laying out the relatively large sums that premium flights cost.
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With Your Own VA Business: You make money from the comfort of your own homw You get to do what you love by choosing the work you want to do You can work with clients all over the world You can quit your job and be your own boss You finally have control over your own time –...
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