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As an established VA, you’ll enjoy the freedom to hand-pick your clients and assignments, work at your own schedule and pace, and set your own rates. To achieve success in the Virtual Assistance field, tenacity and perseverance are essential. Although there are no shortcuts for hard work, the right resources can help you achieve success and prosperity more quickly. In 9 ...

While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it always helps to be ready for anything. So we've prepared a list of 100 potential interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no interviewer would be that cruel. Will you face a few? Probably. Will you be well-served by being ready even if you're ...

Plans always change… you can count on it & you should plan for it. What was that quote?… oh, yeah: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” - Robert Burns from “To A Mouse” & used in the title of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” And as an assistant, or future assistant, you would be wise ...

It’s no secret admins often bear the brunt of layoffs. With fewer support staffers in the building, admins often have to do their regular jobs plus responsibilities formerly handled by recently departed colleagues. That makes a stressful work environment even more challenging. But with a deliberate plan, you can thrive - here’s how. *Focus on the Positive* “Stay focused, and stay ...

Now more than ever, it’s important to get the best bang for your buck. And there’s no question about it — when it comes to value, not every U.S. city is created equally. Why chase a great salary if your rent swallows most of it, unemployment is skyrocketing and you spend two hours a day just to get to and from ...

by Hannah Waters, Geezeo.com Job security is definitely up in the air right now for everyone. If you are out of a job, however, try considering some of these jobs that seem to thrive even during tough times. Although everyone and every industry is hit hard with job losses and cutbacks, these types of jobs seem to hover just a little ...

As a job applicant over 40 who is making his/her way through the world of work in an uncertain time, are you portraying yourself as the truly confident, capable person you are? Whether you’re trying to land a job, advance your career or hold onto the position you have right now, you need to be sure you’re presenting the best you ...

Does it ever make sense to take a step down the career ladder? If you can get past that nagging, inborn sense that "going lower" can only be a sign of downward career mobility, the answer is yes. Taking a lesser position can help move your career forward if the job fits into a larger long-term plan. Read on to find ...

Charlotte Haigh, who is graduating from Tufts University with a degree in political science in May 2009, says she’s very aware of the economic stimulus package but doesn’t know what jobs will be available or even how to find them. For college seniors and recent graduates with technical and liberal arts degrees, the stimulus plan will provide tremendous entry-level job opportunities. ...

Workplace dysfunction may be funny when you’re watching “The Office,” but it’s serious business when you’re trying to cope with it every day. The good news is that it doesn’t have to bring you down. Nobody says dealing with dysfunction is easy, but if you follow this advice, chances are you can at least stay above the fray. h4. *Step Away ...

Fulfilling the role of Mom while also holding down a job can be dizzying. But with a little planning and family cooperation, moms can make routine tasks easier, get family members involved and helping instead of asking for things, and reduce everyone's stress level. Try these tips out. Teach Cleanup Do you clean up toys, hang up coats, stow shoes, pick ...

In most job-filling situations, the employer has the luxury of choosing from several well-qualified applicants, all of whom could probably do the job. That's when the little things, like the common but often unrecognized mistakes described here, almost always come into play. Make sure you avoid them, so they don't cost you a shot at the job. h4. *1. Using a ...

Your job is making you miserable. You dread getting up in the morning, you have nightmares about your boss and the thought of looking at that spreadsheet one more time literally makes you sick to your stomach. But no matter who you turn to, you get the same tired advice: now is not the time to quit. Six hundred thousand people ...

In the current job market, you'd better have your act together, or you won't stand a chance against the competition. Check yourself on these 10 basic points before you go on that all-important interview. [page] *Look Sharp* Before the interview, select your outfit. Depending on the industry and position, get out your best duds and check them over for spots and ...

Since you started at your company one year ago, several positions have opened up you could have easily slipped into. Instead, other internal candidates got the nod. The last person who was hired in your company (just two months ago) was even promoted. What can you do to get noticed and prevent another opportunity from passing you by? Study these solutions ...

All of us want to be successful in our careers, and the secret to getting ahead is taking control of your own destiny. But how do you do it? If you’re an admin asking yourself that question, Monster Admin/Support Advisor Sue Fenner has advice for you. She talks with us about admin career paths, getting noticed and staying engaged at work. ...

You were laid off from your executive job by a company that's now six feet under. You've sent out 800 resumes, done one interview, received zero offers. You find yourself looking lower and lower on the totem pole and occasionally eyeing openings for line managers at the competitor that killed your former employer. If you must apply for a position for ...

Admins unite worldwide to learn from International Administrative Expert, Joan Burge, and to share their best practices to popular topics ranging from: *Facing Bertha Bully*, *Training Managers*, *Coping With Conflicting Priorities*, *How to Disagree Agreeably*, *Pros and Cons of Being Assertive* and *Rock the Boat!* The Blog-a-Thon is a 22-day event sponsored by Office Dynamics in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. ...

No matter where you work, who you work for, or how many people are on your team, good communication skills are vital to your success. Many conflicts on teams and issues with teamwork are directly linked to communication issues...or more accurately communication preferences. As a qualified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator administrator and trainer, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals ...

Have you ever felt over-worked, over-stressed, bitter, resentful, taken advantage of, manipulated, dissatisfied-after a hard day’s work on the job? Chances are, you are lacking boundaries in your professional life. In the heat of the economic meltdown, many of us are aware of the daily reminders of on ongoing crisis and workloads are increasing along with the unemployment rate. This makes ...