I don't get why I needed to have a phone screen interview, plus 1 in person interview then testing today all just for an administrative assistant role, after the testing would be a second interview! I … more

Does anyone know how to check if a salary is actually good? Every Administrative Assistant JD I see has a different list of tasks and requirements. For example, one is just answering phones, the next … more

I'm a few weeks into my first administrative role, and I still don't feel like I get the workplace culture. I'm constantly worrying if what I'm doing is normal or frowned upon. When yo… more

did any one apply to the 3Forks position for service center assistant. I applied directly though their website and I received an email which they asked me questions. they sent me a second email after … more

How are you finding legit work from home jobs? All the ones where I get an "interview" for, turns out to be a scam. I've tried Glassdoor, Indeed and LinkedIn

I've had to move the same 12-person meeting twice already this week. My exec seems to think I can snap my fingers and everyone else will magically be free. How do you deal with an exec who doesn&#… more

Any legit work from home jobs hiring? I have been trying for months and nothing but rejection. I hate the job I am in now and I would like to get out sooner than later

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My boss insists on emailing me to call him even when I’m officially out. I’ve tried everything - OOO replies, verbal reminders, etc. It feels like even if I disclose confidential medical info (like be… more

I can’t seem to land an administrative assistant job. I’ve had skills for such jobs for years; took a certificate course at a trade school…during the ‘96-97 academic year! For 8 years following that, … more

Hi all! I interviewed (phone) this morning for a company that advertised pay as $20-$31 an hour. Given I make the bottoom tier of that, and have years and admin experience, I decided to apply for the … more

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I am from Uganda (African) and i am unable to apply for a remote position on GlassDoor/ Indeed because the system askes for verification of phone number and my country code is not listed. Kindly … more

In your experience, whether you are the hiring manager/Recruiter, or the job seeker: If it’s said that they’d make a decision and get back to you in "X time" after your interview, but does not get back … more

Has anyone completed Grace Institute’s program? Did they help you get a job?

I have a habit of checking emails on Sunday evenings just to delete all unnecessary ones so the number of what I go into on Monday doesn't seem as bad. I don't actually answer anything because… more

I am looking for my next adventure! Extremely motivated, experienced and professional employee! Looking forward to help your company achieve its goals and maximize efficiency in every possible way! I … more

I have an invoice that’s been sitting for weeks. I’ve sent three reminders already, and I need to send another tomorrow to get this thing paid this year. I don’t want to sound passive-aggressive, but … more

I’m drowning right now. 😭 With another long weekend coming up for New Year's, it feels like everyone is asking me to just squeeze in one more thing so they can clear their desks. My workload has … more

Hello this is my first post on this app. Am currently an executive assistant at large scale HOA. Am currently trying to decide if I want to stay in the HOA world or venture out to other work venues.… more

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My 1st time posting here so be kind 😁
I took an Administrative Assistant course and graduated with honours in September. Trouble is NO one will hire me,I've applied at mainly entry level because I of course… more

I could use some interview advice! I really struggle with the "tell me about a mistake" type of questions. I low-key panic and don't know what to say. How do you explain a past error wit… more

What do you do when half your office is gone between Christmas and New Year's? I'm stressed about covering everything that comes up.

It's a slow time of year at work for me. Thanks, holidays! While I'm appreciating the time to relax a bit, I've caught up on my back log of everything that needed to be done. My execs are … more

My boss is retiring next month, and he’s a total minimalist. When I suggested a luncheon, he said, "Thanks, but that's okay." He insists on leaving quietly after one final meeting with h… more

Do you participate in holiday gifting at work? Every year I get stuck in the weird gray zone of office gift-giving. Some execs do a big show of gifting each other things like wine or gift cards and th… more

I’m using PTO over the holidays, but I know I’ll still be answering emails. I’ve set up my out-of-office message, told people in advance, and yet I know someone will just have a quick question on the … more

Do you take stuff like, “Let’s ask the admin to do that, she’s good with words,” as a compliment?? Cause just like that, I’m writing talking points for a department I don’t even support. This isn’t a … more

5 years ago I had an administrative job working with the IT department. It was so traumatic I am still not fully recovered. I was the only woman and minority woman there. One of the bruh's came up… more

In a job post, it is described that "no work experience, career shifters, and fresh grads are welcome" but they keep on rejecting my application, though I have work experiences that align wi… more

Every time we have a team lunch, I’m the one ordering, setting up, figuring out dietary restrictions, and cleaning up afterward. I don’t mind helping, but I do mind that it’s assumed I’ll handle it ev… more

I feel like half my job is just chasing down phantom attachments and ghost files. People send calendar invites with no agenda, forward threads without context, or message me on Slack with “take a look… more

It's been since end of March since I was made redundant, the job market is terrible and I don't have a network to make things a little easier.

I feel stuck now, loosing all hope I'd ever get back into … more

Is there really any truth about true remote job? Are they all scams?

Is it best to upload a separate cover letter or just post the text in the spot on the application? Do employers see the cover letter text faster because they do not have to open a new document?

What’s your Monday ritual to get through the madness? Every Monday, I spend 30 minutes cleaning up chaos I didn’t create. Broken Zoom links, outdated decks, login issues, meeting conflicts... before I… more

I started a business, but it shut down after a year due to the lockdowns. I worked as a purchaser in a mall for four years, then moved back to India and tried again. I was a logistics manager until the company wa… more

My job title just got upgraded… and literally nothing else changed. They rebranded all admin roles as operations associates, which sounds great on paper. But my pay, responsibilities, and workload? Ex… more

How do you stay focused and set boundaries in a workspace with zero walls? Working in an open office means I’ve basically become a human Google. It doesn’t matter how deep I’m in a spreadsheet or mid-… more