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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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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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Success

JULY 28, 2022

For weeks, Kelleher failed to compose a persuasive note requesting an interview. At last, “I stopped trying to see my own needs, which were to get an interview with her, and just went with extreme empathy,” she says. Confidence to spare. Keep going with other people or groups of people in your life. What would you say?

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. I lost my confidence. But the pain was fresh, and the daily struggle for money and confidence were keeping me stuck. It was my partner. I lost my business.

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Success

OCTOBER 22, 2022

We got calls from folks who said they were surprised that someone from our company would behave that way—and this was before cell phones existed! When you’re interviewing employees, you are prospecting for someone who will best fit your needs. The behavior of one, whether it is good or bad, influences the opinions of many.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Not to mention the added burden of sifting through stacks of résumés, arranging interviews and painstakingly checking references. Confident team-building happens slowly over time, and in a digital-only working environment, that development will require engagement from both employer and assistant.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Put them on your mirror to boost your confidence on days you find yourself struggling with negative self-image. Put down your phone. Try putting your phone out of sight (and touch) for 10 minutes of uninterrupted productivity. After you take the selfie, write down three things you appreciate about yourself.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Younger workers are “digital natives,” meaning that they grew up with the Internet and a smart phone in hand. If you’re not feeling confident in your tech skills, consider taking some classes or even getting a professional certification to boost your credibility. Do Focus on Quality, Not Quantity.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Most of her childhood was answering phones and taking care of people. By then, she’d interviewed with Saturday Night Live and knew it was never going to work out there. A few days earlier, her mom had called her on the phone and the conversation has turned to their mutual love of Oprah. It seemed like nothing was going her way.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Be prepared to ask questions & request justification if negative feedback is given.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 22, 2016

For example, there was that time I absolutely nailed a first interview and later that day I got the phone call to say the Exec didn’t need to interview anyone else and if I wanted it the job was mine. What if I had tried really hard, like I did during interviews and social occasions, to make a great first impression.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. The message “Keep Calm and Carry On” translates into the tone of my emails and the smile in my voice as I answer yet another ringing phone call. Do you have a morale boosting “touchstone”?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. The message “Keep Calm and Carry On” translates into the tone of my emails and the smile in my voice as I answer yet another ringing phone call. Do you have a morale boosting “touchstone”?

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Success

MARCH 28, 2023

But in the space between all the inspiration and confidence, the feelings of invisibility return. Creating in abundance As they talk, I remember this YouTube interview I watched of Taylor Swift once, where she said this about her writing process: “I’ll write like 40-50 songs, and then 13 or 14 make it. Worthless.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2009

I was fortunate this year to interview two great people. One thing Maria said early in our interview was their partnership was like a "professional marriage." In a marriage, you must have trust, confidence, open communication, encouragement, and goals. They were gracious enough to spend a great deal of time with me.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2009

I was fortunate this year to interview two great people. One thing Maria said early in our interview was their partnership was like a "professional marriage." In a marriage, you must have trust, confidence, open communication, encouragement, and goals. They were gracious enough to spend a great deal of time with me.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 17, 2008

I think part of the problem is that we're so busy with our jobs and everything that goes along with it (answering e-mails, phone calls, Twittering, checking Facebook) that we just don't get the time we need to think about what makes us "who we are" on the job. Do you sound and look confident? Keep if professional. Do you sound sane?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

It looks like I have a chance to interview for an EA position to the president & chief executive officer. I have had an interesting week, with 2 telephone interviews and 1 aptitude test. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

It looks like I have a chance to interview for an EA position to the president & chief executive officer. I have had an interesting week, with 2 telephone interviews and 1 aptitude test. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 5, 2008

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. I take the time to get to know them as we communicate back and forth either by phone, e-mail or in person. Of course confidentiality is a must.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 2, 2008

Here are a few tips when starting a new job: Pay attention to the questions you were asked at the interview. In one interview, the person interviewing me said he needed his filing done on a daily basis as many people were using the files and it was important to have all the information up to date.

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Success

MARCH 31, 2024

Lisa Widmark, a sports psychology performance coach, recalls one experience with an athlete who would get nervous about being interviewed after a game. They discovered that the anxiety he had about interviews was also impacting his performance. What is my behavior like when I’m confident?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2008

There is a lot of work that goes into preparing for the interview and to know that you were successful is a great feeling. In the interview you were probably asked if you had initiative, but once you are in the job will you show it? Tags: go-to assistant leave it with me attitudel interview best you can be.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 3, 2011

That is why when I go on an interview, I interview them as well. I feel confident that I know what my job is and I just go about doing it and respecting the deadlines to get it done. It all depends on your maturity, your confidence in your skills and what your previous work experience was.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. Be a good listener.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 2, 2015

This is where my public speaking began, and I watched my confidence grow. I was invited in for photo shoots and interviews and phone call interviews, and then before I knew it my CRINGEY photo was all over London underground and on all of the National Apprenticeship Services marketing material – which was quite cool!

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2007

Up-to-date phone numbers and e-mails of anyone you’ve worked with such as customers, vendors, co-workers and bosses. (If If you’ve not kept these relationships alive, they’re going to do you about as much good as spoiled food during a power outage.) • The confidence to let everyone know you’re looking for a job.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Hire smart!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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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. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. How did I do it? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 11, 2010

I’ll never know if I don’t pick up the phone and ask. The dishwasher and dryer come to mind. The cats; with a little food and water can set for a couple days without interference. For those that I write press releases or blog posts – do they need something else? Do they need something different?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

This is the fourth and final part of my interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. They can listen to phone calls. And you just have to be confident that what you’re doing is that, is the best.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

I would like to schedule an interview with you to take things forward. Reply with your phone number and I’ll get back to you. I would like to schedule an interview with you to take things forward. Reply with your phone number and I’ll get back to you. This is why I’m confident that we’ll be able to help Apple too.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Your new employer is not expecting you to know everything right away and it is in everyones best interest that you proceed cautiously at first until you know the ropes.

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