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Hi, please I have an interview coming up with a Virtual Assistant Agency. Please could you give me tips on how to prepare. Thank you.

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Please be aware that some jobs that are posted on LinkedIn are fraudulent postings. My rule of thumb now is to search the company site that's posting to see if the position is actually op… more

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I worked as an administrative assistant for 13 years and just last year left my job working for the Army to be a dispatcher for the opportunity to make more pay and to work from home. After only a yea… more

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When you are applying for jobs do you research the company to see if they have the same values as you? And do you suggest beginners in the field do that or should we apply for any job so we can get ou… more

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Hello everyone, I hope all is well.
So all of my experience is with children and customer service and I think that is hindering my chances as I'm trying to get into administrative work, and these ATS sy… more

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Looking for a Virtual Administrative Assistant position. If anyone can point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated?

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In your opinion, is the math mathing for you?

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Can you work as an Administrative Assistant remotely? I am currently unemployed with not much experience in this field and would like to get back into the workforce.

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Before you were an administrative assistant, what job did you have?

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I currently have a job but need one with better pay and one with better benefits. I put an application in for one that I thought was just that even got an interview, but they offered way below what t… more

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My partner has this idea that being an EA is easy and I CANNOT. He keeps applying for EA roles thinking without any experience he'll get hired. Should I just let him learn the hard way or try to e… more

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Anyone have a certificate for being an Executive Administrative Assistant? It’s not feasible for me to obtain my associates degree but thought a certificate would@help with me finding a better job. Al… more

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I am trying to find an entry level administrative assistant job. Where should I start as I do not have much experience in this role?

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Looking to Refer experienced and reputable EAs

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I’m looking to network with experienced EAs looking for work at this time for the following positions

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Hello I am trying to find entry level admin assistance jobs. If I am successful, what kind of jobs could you move up to with experience in this field?

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I currently work as an administrative assistant in healthcare (and am facing burn out) on the continuing education side. I don't have a completed degree, but I now have 4 years experience under my… more

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Hi guys, my name is Tiffany Thompson I have been laid off from my position for about three months now. Currently still looking for work. I’m super embarrassed to ask would anyone possibly be able to h… more

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Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on where you can find part-time work from home opportunities for Administrative assistants

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I am looking to enter a new customer success manager role. I would like to know of any referrals for an entry-level position. I believe my skills are transferable to this role. I am looking for a chan… more

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Hello, I want to get out of Admin. What skill you think is best to get trained in. Accounting or Project Management?

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Any Central Iowa Office/Admins out there? Was wondering if there is a professional Office organization meeting out there. At one time there was an IAAP group meeting close to me.

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Hello, I live in the Portland Oregon area and I am looking for an entry-level admin. assistant job. I have a couple years experience being a personal assistant. Would anyone be willing to give me a re… more

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So I've worked at front desk most of my life and I'm trying to transition into something different.
I want something that would be a secured job (unionized) and one of those would be to work at a school as administrative assist… more

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Hello! I am looking for a full time entry level administrative or executive assistant position in LA or Torrance and can be fully on site, hybrid, or remote! Is anyone willing to give a referral?

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Is it just me or do a lot of vendors make it difficult for new admins to take over company accounts?

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So, here's the scoop. I worked for a large company that went belly up that was then broken up and sold off in small pieces. A very small company has bought a my faculty along with another. It&#… more

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I recently received an offer to freelance as a part time virtual assistant. What should I make sure is covered in my contract besides my salary and schedule? He isn’t using a 3rd party like Upwork so … more

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I’m a contractor and the company has decided to take me on board. I see some red flags- my colleague will now be my@boss, she is doing all the paperwork and not HR. I can do her job on top of mine! I … more

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I have been working as an Administrative assistant for 3 years now. Do you think its too early to be looking to go a step up to "Executive Assistant" or should I still keep working an Admin … more

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Anyone here familiar with Hawthorne Lane in DC?

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Venting: I miss my old job. In Orlando looking for a temporary position as an Admin. I enjoy the property management field, of course like any job there's its pros and cons, but its simple straigh… more

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I am currently a receptionist in a small v.a clinic. I was offered a rep position in a hospital 2 weeks ago, &I am currently going thru the hiring/ background process. They have been quiet for a week (… more

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I’ve been at my current firm now for a year and a half and feeling a bit duped. I was supposed to be added to their 401k at six months and still not on it. Mind you, besides PTO, that’s the only benef… more

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I have been an administrator for about 10/years I have been in my present job for a year I have missed out in the annual rise because I have made a few mistakes. I have just found out that I'm dys… more

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I'm concerned about a job I started today. There were a few red flags, but the two that concerned me the most were my job title was changed, and there's the possibility the physical office I&#… more

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What do you say during your annual reviews when your supervisors asks you if you have any goals for the next year?

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I am worried. I just returned from leave this week.
They hired a temporary worker to cover me while I was gone for 6 weeks on baby leave but she is still here. They decided to keep her with no end date.more

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