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yunalesca_guado |
Travel Arrangement Tips?I just got a job as an Executive Admin Asst for a start up. It's supporting a group of 4 plus any other people that may need help. They said a large... |
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despondent in nj Updated 1 month ago |
College degree needed to be a secretary - 151 RepliesOh yes it is AGE DISCRIMINATION at it's finest. I've BEEN sayin' that and so many people are like 'oh i never thought of that' - that's EXACTLY what... |
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Melodie Turk Updated 1 month ago |
What is the next logical step after admin? - 33 RepliesI have to agree with Paul. I'm an EA for an executive and I haven't blown off my old friends, but I don't shy away from executives. When I'm... |
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mark Updated 2 months ago |
criminal record - 33 Repliesthanks to this great man who help me in my office so i don't know how to thank him i was having a big problem in my office this great Dr samura help... |
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marie62 Updated 2 months ago |
Best Admin Asst Advice - 101 RepliesTry to eventually work your way out of being an EA, as once you're in that area, it can be difficult to get out of it and/or be considered for... |
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noles12 in Midlothian, Virginia Updated 3 months ago |
Why is it hard for military veterans to find a job? - 63 RepliesHello everyone, I am a 28 year old Army Veteran who was just Honorably Discharged from the military after 8 years. I worked in the Human Resources... |
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AjAjMICHIGAN in Culver City, California Updated 3 months ago |
Escaping the Female Ghetto that is Administrative Work - 96 RepliesAs mentioned in a previous post I too am tired of doing administrative work. I've been an admin. for sixteen years and I am fed up with the high... |
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Buster in San Antonio, Texas Updated 3 months ago |
Older Worker Seeks Employment - 60 RepliesI I find it more diffucult to find work because I am 55 years old work |
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JimmyJ in Melbourne, Australia Updated 4 months ago |
Does anybody know how to print consective dates on Excel for each page printed out? - 1 ReplyI hope you guys could assist me here. I just started a new job as an Admin Assistant and I feel like I'm not up too speed with all the tasks given... |
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Mia in Norfolk, Virginia Updated 4 months ago |
Company Objectives - 1 Replyi am an sr admin assistant and wanted to share ideas of yearly objectives that certain companies require from their admins. anyone who would... |
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KitCan in Charlotte, North Carolina Updated 5 months ago |
With this experience, where can I get a JOB? - 2 Replies•Two years experience working for AZ D.E.S. conducting eligibility interviews, screening, and case management •Five years working for Municipal... |
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Karen in Denver, Colorado Updated 6 months ago |
Changes in Administrative Assistant field in the last three years - 22 RepliesI am presently taking an online course to be able to work as an administrative assistant and was given an assignment, requiring me to INDICATE SOME... |
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officespace in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
I'd rather be June Cleaver - we've gotten nowhere - unless females have gained the career they WANTEDOk. The administrative assistant job is perfect for a sub personality with a domestic life desiring the same (i.e. Shades of Grey LOL)...I've dealt... |
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Susan Cox in West Palm Beach, Florida Updated 7 months ago |
Relocating to NC, looking for work - 44 RepliesI want to relocate from NYC to Wilmington, NC. I realize the salaries there are MUCH lower than in NYC, but how do I go about finding out what the... |
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tlgordon in Columbus, Ohio Updated 8 months ago |
Laid off.... still trying.. ready willing and able- can't get a foot in the door - 4 RepliesI hate to use the word "comforting" but realized looking through these - I'm not alone in this struggle. Laid off in 2009, I began looking the very... |
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tbirdsell11 in Rowlett, Texas |
deferred adjudicationDuring my time working at the corporate office of a major retailer, I was charged with prescription fraud which is a 3rd degree felony. I was put on... |
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Bluetea in Texas Updated 9 months ago |
I could use help on "phone handling", medical if possible - 4 RepliesI just got a temp job in an upscale surgical hospital that I really need to convert to a permanent position. Unfortunately, the first few calls I... |
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Leyla in Toronto, Ontario Updated 9 months ago |
Tired of Administrative Assistant jobs! - 168 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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TracyD in Germantown, Maryland Updated 9 months ago |
Convincing others I can do the job! - 1 ReplyThe role of Office Manager and Administrative Assistant can be very challenging, but at the same time when the requirements for the job posted simply... |
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need2chance in Griffin, Georgia Updated 10 months ago |
unemployed for 11 months - 79 RepliesI just want to say that I have been unemployed for 11 months, I know the economy is bad and trying to keep a positive attitude, but I have 15 years... |
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T.N. in Dallas, Texas Updated 11 months ago |
Others discriminated against by Monarch Staffing LLC? - 17 RepliesI 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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Penelopepittstopper in Bedford, United Kingdom |
What should I do in this situation? should I continue as I am and not say anythingIn February I joined an agency after having been made redundant. I then was sent for an interview at a factory for PA to Project Manager. The Project... |
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Charlotte Smith in London, United Kingdom Updated 11 months ago |
Any on-line tutorials available for MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint? - 12 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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Anne O NyMous in Somewhere in, California Updated 11 months ago |
Interview Questions / Answers - 49 RepliesAfter 11 years of supporting one executive at one company, I'm now searching for a new position. I have a list of questions to ask a potential... |
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Anne O NyMous in Somewhere in, California Updated 11 months ago |
Administrative Assistant - 173 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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Anne O NyMous in Somewhere in, California Updated 11 months ago |
What is it like being a secretary? Pros and Cons. Should I do the 1yr or 2 yr program? Is it a good career choice? - 3 RepliesAny other advice or comments will be appreciated. I am 20 years old btw. And I'm sick of working in factorys and fast food places! |
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Mary Katherine in Los Angeles, California |
Questions about EA interviewsI've been looking for 6 months after my temp to perm job went nowhere after 18 months (hiring freeze). My resume is stellar - it gets compliments... |
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gillians in Los Angeles, California Updated 11 months ago |
Relearning shorthand - 71 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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TAz in Brooklyn, Maryland Updated 12 months ago |
Administrative Assistant with TS/SCI??? - 2 RepliesAnyone know what the salary would be for a college graduate with a TS/SCI who is applying for an entry administrative assistant position in the... |
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GiGi in Jonesboro, Georgia |
VA interview for a term education claims examiner NTE 2 yearsHelp----Any advice out there for military Vet taking a Term position with the VA NTE 2 years. My spouse just got an interview with the VA that is... |
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Mary Smith in Baltimore, Maryland Updated 13 months ago |
Goal Question During An Interview - 81 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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wama finance in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Updated 14 months ago |
How do you sign on behalf of the Exec VP? - 8 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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Stafford in White Plains, New York Updated 14 months ago |
Switching jobs to admin assistant - 1 ReplyI've been searching for a forum where people can offer advice and answer my questions on finding an administrative assistant job, and I'm hoping I... |
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STP in Saint Paul, Minnesota Updated 14 months ago |
Infinity Retail Solutions - 1 ReplyBe careful about applying for jobs with this company. I did and went to a three hour interview that took at least a day off of my life, only to find... |
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AdminTemptooLong in Boston, Massachusetts Updated 15 months ago |
Laid Off and then found work -inspiration for other's - 2 RepliesI was laid of in 5/09 from a major corp. admin. job where I made good money, about 70K most years. When I lost my job I started looking immediately,... |
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WynixQueen in Marblehead, Massachusetts Updated 15 months ago |
MS Excel: How proficient is proficient? - 6 RepliesI am thinking about becoming an AA, and have been working on my skills in MS Excel. I was wondering if the experienced Administrative Assistants out... |
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Vasso in Thessaloníki, Greece |
How can you contribute as an admin assistant? What will you bring to the job?Hello everyone, I'm completing a job application for an administrative assistant position. What would be the best answer to this... |
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pete in Brewer, Maine |
Are office assistants in Maine all female?I am a male executive assistant who used to work for a large firm in New York City. I moved to Maine five years ago and have had no luck getting a... |
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MnD in North Sioux City, South Dakota Updated 17 months ago |
Unemployed too long - 15 RepliesI've been unemployed since February when i was laid of with over 300 others. I've been searching relentlessly to no avail. I have over 20 years... |
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Denise in Rochester, New Hampshire Updated 18 months ago |
BONNEY STAFFING CENTER in Portsmouth, NH - AGE DISCRIMINATION - 3 RepliesDo not go to Bonney Staffing and waste your time. They AGE DISCRIMATE BIG TIME. Have had nothing but excuses from them as to why they will not... |
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neknek in Talladega, Alabama |
Looking for Employment in the Raleigh/Durham Area!!!I am an experienced admininstrative assistant. I have applied in every area possible in the Raleigh/Durham Area including the Durham Public School... |
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Hannah in Los Angeles, California Updated 19 months ago |
Relentlessly Seeking Employment - 45 RepliesThis December will mark five years since I've been unemployeed. I never thought that I'd see the day where being out of work would turn into years. ... |
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Pam in Cromwell, Connecticut Updated 19 months ago |
need math to be an administrative assistant? - 4 Repliesi was just wondering if you need any math to be an administrative assistant and what kind/ |
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Dana Muoio in Simi Valley, California Updated 20 months ago |
Don't want to be adminitative assisted anymore. - 4 RepliesI hate being administrated assistant. How can I start a new career immediately? I can't afford to take a break from work to go back to school. |
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Admin in Baltimore, Maryland Updated 21 months ago |
Something I've noticed about Admin Assistant jobs lately - 1 ReplyI've been looking for a job and noticed that 99% of admin assistant jobs require being the receptionist also. why is this? It use to not be like... |
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lrm in Randallstown, Maryland Updated 21 months ago |
What more can I do to stand out above the rest? - 18 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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apgtoocooll in Van Nuys, California |
Why makes someone stand out more than others when the qualifications are right there?Does anyone have any suggestions. I sure would like to know |
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dds in Rockville, Maryland Updated 22 months ago |
ISO a job - 3 RepliesI was recently laid off at a law firm in DC. I was there for 4 years and was not given a severance package. I have 20 years of legal... |
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newbie in Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Administrative Assistant and typing speedI am new to New York and about to start job hunting. My question is that are AA's tested on their typing speed. I have worked in the Legal Field as a... |
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eleanor draughn-parker in Hartford, Connecticut Updated 22 months ago |
Getting back into workforce - 17 RepliesI am semi-retired but am bored out of my mind. I want to get back into the workforce and have excellent experience as an administrative... |
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