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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 21 hours ago |
College degree needed to be a secretary - 60 RepliesWhy is a college degree needed to be a secretary/receptionist/typist? What ever happened to life experience and good old fashioned common sense? I... |
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Monique in New Jersey Updated 1 day ago |
Best Admin Asst Advice - 76 RepliesFor those willing to take a moment to answer a few inquiries, I am soon to enroll in an administrative assistant program and would greatly... |
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Jodith in Bellingham, Washington Updated 2 days ago |
Administrative Assistant - 17 RepliesWhy every one is calling themselves Administrative Assistant, from a HS degree to a Masters degree in Administration. We don't have secretaries any... |
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Graceful585 in Sonoita, Arizona Updated 3 days ago |
Finding work after being unemployed going four months - 154 RepliesFinding it very difficult to find a job. My last job I worked more than 11 years. The problem it did not require much work on the computer. I... |
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Stanley in Santa Clara, California Updated 3 days ago |
Relearning shorthand - 12 RepliesI haven't used shorthand in many, many years and got pretty rusty at it. What would you suggest as the best way to improve and basically relearn... |
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Sheribow in Haverhill, Massachusetts Updated 4 days ago |
Gotta see THIS Ad for administrative Assistant - 16 RepliesWe are looking for an admin assistant. Pay is $6-$10 per hour. Email experience. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT---NEW HAMPSHIRE *... |
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Aneeka in Carluke, United Kingdom Updated 4 days ago |
Interview Preparation - 41 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming administrative assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 11 days ago |
How do I ask for a chang of job title? - 2 RepliesHi everyone, I hope some of you with more experience can give me a little help. First, a long story (sorry). I was hired from temp to the AA... |
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Sydni Craig-Hart Updated 12 days ago |
Tired of Administrative Assistant jobs! - 109 RepliesIs anyone else finding that once you've worked in administrative and clerical positions, that's all employers see you as - no matter what your other... |
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Silvia in San Antonio, Texas Updated 13 days ago |
what is an Administrative assistant - 4 RepliesCan you please tell me the work, duties and the functions of an Administrative Assistant |
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Silvia in San Antonio, Texas Updated 13 days ago |
Admin. running personal errands - 9 RepliesI have been with a company for about 4 months now. I was hired as an Admin. Assistant, my 'official title' to those outside the company ranges from... |
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JulesM in San Jose, California Updated 14 days ago |
Goal Question During An Interview - 34 RepliesOkay, I'm in my 50's, actually 57 and been an admin for 10+ years except temping that last 2 years. Now going out for an interview and getting... |
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Deborah James in San Francisco, California Updated 18 days ago |
criminal record - 1 ReplyI worked as an administrative assistant for 8 years until I had an almost life ending car accident in 2002. I have recovered almost completely, but... |
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Deborah James in Alameda, California Updated 22 days ago |
Any on-line tutorials available for MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint? - 6 RepliesI will be testing Friday afternoon and would like to brush up on some of the seldom-used aspects of each of these programs. I know that the... |
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michael carthy in Sayreville, New Jersey |
coping with monetary pressuresWith the economy in flux,decisions and careers are impossible to select on a logical basis so just toss a coin and hope for the best |
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ogionjr in San Mateo, California Updated 1 month ago |
How to Survive Financially When Unemployment Runs Out? - 421 RepliesJust curious, how are those of you whose unemployment has run out surviving financially? I'm in my second month, four months to go before... |
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shotomide kehinde ariyo in Satellite Provider Updated 1 month ago |
searching for work - 3 RepliesDear Sir/ma I have been searching for work, perhap driving in anycase, i am a gruadate of texxtile design/graphic at yaba college of technology,... |
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bodll in Canton, Ohio Updated 1 month ago |
Parlegal - 22 RepliesI have a Paralegal Certificate, what good is it if no one will hire you without experience? Do anyone know an office that is willing to take a... |
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s in Boston, Massachusetts Updated 1 month ago |
How to save website links and passwords in Outlook? - 5 RepliesIs there anyway to save a list of websites links, user names and passwords in Outlook so I can save and update them and other people can view and... |
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Julia in Whittemore, Iowa Updated 1 month ago |
What is the next logical step after admin? - 24 RepliesI am a great admin, no doubt about it. But, as with most in the profession, I am sick of it. I'm sick of being a babysitter, travel arranger, party... |
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Shirley H. Taylor in Huntsville, Alabama Updated 1 month ago |
Administrative Assistant - 6 RepliesI have had no luck trying to find a part-time job, although I am certainly qualified. Does anyone know how I can put myself out there more? |
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H in Bozeman, Montana Updated 1 month ago |
Minute-taking - 15 RepliesI see this in job descriptions more and more. I absolutely abhor minute taking and swore I would never take another job with this task. Does anyone... |
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Bevie in Albany, Georgia Updated 2 months ago |
jobs - 1 ReplyJust moved to Albany,GA from Land O Lakes,Fl I have been looking up and down for jobs in Medical Office Specialist/front desk etc where are they? I... |
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juan |
i need a jobi will be on the time to work and i need a job so i cane do what i cane. |
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Ignatius Bilash D'Cruze in Toronto, Ontario Updated 2 months ago |
Jobs listed on websites - 5 RepliesI have my resume out there on alot of job websites and companies in my area. I dont apply to all but just the ones I'm interested in and know that I... |
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Dean Suraci in Cornwall, New York |
Job Seekers - Blast out your resume to 1000's of Recruiters/EmployersJob Seekers - Blast out your resume to 1000's of Recruiters/Employers If you are looking to blast out your resume to thousands of targeted... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 2 months ago |
What Are Some of the Biggest Changes in the A.A Field? - 1 ReplyI'm interested in the A.A field and am taking an online course. One of the questions posed is what are some of the changes that have taken place in... |
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T in Garland, Texas Updated 2 months ago |
Rosetech Householdname - 8 RepliesHas anyone applied for a job with this company? Does anyone work for this company? Looking for information. |
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Barron in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 2 months ago |
Others discriminated against by Monarch Staffing LLC? - 1 ReplyI am interested in finding out if anyone else has been discriminated against, in any way, by this temp agency in Springfield, PA. I'm posting this... |
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M in Hampton, Virginia Updated 3 months ago |
Dressing for an interview - 5 RepliesI am 57 years old and getting out there interviewing again for an admin job. I live in the bay area and its getting very hot here. Is it old... |
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admin in Bay Area, California |
Phone InterviewsI had a phone interview with a company that I'm very interested in. The staffing person said she will still be screening calls on Mon and Tues and... |
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kim in Columbus, Ohio Updated 3 months ago |
How do recruiting agencies work? - 2 RepliesI'm in a spot. Have been searching for work for several months and have also been working with a recruiting agency. I know that the client... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 4 months ago |
Shredding Documents - 1 ReplyHello All, I have recently started working as an Admin asst and one of my projects is to get rid of old records.We have a shredder in the office... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 4 months ago |
Organization Questions During Interview - 2 RepliesI am nearly done earning my two-year degree as an Administrative Assistant and am looking for a job. On my last interview I fumbled on the questions... |
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KR in San Francisco, California Updated 4 months ago |
Finding out how to balance working for 6 people in 3 different departments while attending college. - 3 RepliesI joined a family office as an admin asst. and my major in school is Paralgeal. I have been with the company for 8 months now and trying to balance... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 4 months ago |
Conferences geared to the assistant - 3 RepliesI recently received a brochure for a conference for assistants and the cost is about $1,600 for a weekend conference. The topics are really good and... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 4 months ago |
Temp Jobs - 1 ReplyI have been approached by head hunters or recruiters that found my resume online for temp positions. I really dont want to work temp but they... |
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tee in Maple Shade, New Jersey Updated 4 months ago |
From temp to perm - 3 Replieswhen is it ok to ask a potential employer that you are temping for if you are being considered as a potential candidate? It's going on four months... |
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ddpete in Olathe, Kansas Updated 4 months ago |
What more can I do to stand out above the rest? - 6 RepliesI have been on several 2nd or 3rd interviews that look promising, being in the "top 3 or 5" and then end up not being the one they hire. I have a 12... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 4 months ago |
Mentoring - 1 ReplyAs an experienced assistant I have found it fulfilling to mentor the younger or less experienced assistant. I started a blog for this reason as... |
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yoyo in ioiio, Estonia Updated 5 months ago |
PowerPoint - 4 RepliesHaving taught myself PowerPoint but never using it in a practical application, I was wondering how you go about actually producing a presentation:... |
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Dee in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 5 months ago |
How do you sign on behalf of the Exec VP? - 9 RepliesSo the Exce. VP's two assistants are out and he asked me to write a letter and sign it on behalf of him and he rushed out... so do I have his name... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 5 months ago |
Administrative Professionals' Week - 6 RepliesWhat is everyone doing for administrative professionals' week? Our office is hosting a breakfast and our bosses are serving us. We will also get a... |
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Kimberly Kirby in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Administrative Assistants, Executive Admins, Project Cooridinators, Receptionists, Customer Service, Data Entry ClerksIf you live in Philadelphia, then you are aware that companies are cutting back, down-sizing, and merging as the economy suffers. I don't have to... |
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Sarah in Waynesboro, Virginia Updated 6 months ago |
Executive Admin Job - Software company in Virginia - 2 RepliesWe have an opening for an Executive Assistant who is organized with great written and spoken communication skills, open & outgoing personality, and... |
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Crystal Hernandez in Los Angeles, California |
Been looking for work in PalmdaleI have been looking for work for a few weeks now and i have not had any response. I have relocated from the valley to palmdale i need employment my... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario |
As an Admin Assistant, do you feel that you are valuable to your organization?I find many of the admins I've worked with don't seem to see themselves as valuable to their organization. It's just a job or I'm overworked and... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 6 months ago |
What do you like about being AA / What do you least like about being AA? - 4 RepliesJust want to know |
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Jodith Allen in Bellingham, Washington Updated 6 months ago |
Want so badly to go back to work - 3 RepliesI lost my job because my boss was charged with harassment and they demoted him and I was left with no position. I've been looking since November. I... |
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Jodith Allen in Bellingham, Washington Updated 6 months ago |
Starting out... - 15 RepliesHow did you get your start doing administrative assistant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a... |
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