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AUDACIOUS in Hempstead, New York Updated 3 hours ago |
How to Survive Financially When Unemployment Runs Out? - 1409 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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Lisa Yakir in Carlsbad, California |
Personality in the workplace.When starting a new job as an admin in a professional office, how should one act? |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 1 day ago |
Why are resumes still requested in Word format, rather than in PDF formats? - 68 RepliesI'm just wondering about this, because I have had bad experiences where someone would request my resume in Word format, and then literally 'steal' my... |
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Comment-asaurus in Atlanta, Georgia Updated 1 day ago |
Administrative Assistant - 24 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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Lori in Gilbert, Arizona Updated 5 days ago |
Best Admin Asst Advice - 85 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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sue collins in Albuquerque, New Mexico Updated 6 days ago |
Why is it hard for military veterans to find a job? - 12 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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h in Bozeman, Montana Updated 9 days ago |
Tired of Administrative Assistant jobs! - 143 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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LJRoy in Chelmsford, Massachusetts Updated 11 days ago |
unemployed for 11 months - 49 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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chicsrock@hotmail.com in El Paso, Texas Updated 16 days ago |
Goal Question During An Interview - 99 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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Melissa in Bertha, Minnesota Updated 17 days ago |
Any on-line tutorials available for MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint? - 11 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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HB2 in New York, New York Updated 23 days ago |
Relocating to NC, looking for work - 26 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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Karen S. in New York, New York Updated 25 days ago |
first day of work.. what should I do? - 6 RepliesHi everyone, I will be starting a new job as an administrative assistant at a day center next week. The day center looks after people with... |
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Elena Aguilar in Whittier, California Updated 29 days ago |
whose unemployment benefits have expired or are about to expire? - 1 ReplyI’m a reporter at SmartMoney.com, and I'm looking to interview laid-off individuals whose unemployment benefits have expired. I’d like to find out... |
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Admin/HR job wanted- Dallas, TX in Dallas, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
Administrative Assistant/HR-Job - 3 RepliesI have a position open at present in Cookeville Tennessee which involves all aspects & duties of an administrative assistant. Must be proficient in... |
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laurel groh in tampa, Florida |
why are vietnam era vets having such a hard time finding work?It seems to me that the discipline and loyalty you learn in the service makes you less employable in tampa. I've been out of work for five months and... |
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Pat Johnson in Santa Clara Updated 1 month ago |
criminal record - 17 RepliesI 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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Lost hours in Chicago, Illinois Updated 1 month ago |
Admin. running personal errands - 15 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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jackie wildner in Cliffside Park, New Jersey |
Ideas?Has anyone experienced submitting annual objectives during their review period? This was never required from my previous company and I was hoping... |
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jackie in Cliffside Park, New Jersey |
Company Objectivesi 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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Carolg in Far Rockaway, New York Updated 2 months ago |
Job Market - 58 RepliesWhy is it so hard for employers to hire older adults? Instead, they rather hire younger adult with no life experience much less job experience. Also... |
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James Moyer in Catonsville, Maryland Updated 2 months ago |
Relearning shorthand - 28 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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Bonstance in Jacksonville, Florida Updated 2 months ago |
Escaping the Female Ghetto that is Administrative Work - 8 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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Paul in Englewood, Colorado Updated 3 months ago |
Administrative assistant interview questions? - 2 RepliesSome Administrative assistant interview questions? |
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KBarron in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 3 months ago |
Others discriminated against by Monarch Staffing LLC? - 10 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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rebelyell25 in Guin, Alabama Updated 4 months ago |
Finding work after being unemployed going four months - 297 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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gogetter in Toms River, New Jersey Updated 4 months ago |
Older Worker Seeks Employment - 4 RepliesI I find it more diffucult to find work because I am 55 years old work |
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jackie zack in Greenwich, Connecticut Updated 4 months ago |
Dressing for an interview - 6 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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Lynn in Fort Myers, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Relentlessly Seeking Employment - 14 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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Sydni Craig-Hart in Emeryville, California |
An Easy Way To Start A New Career in Executive Assistance!Hi there, There’s nothing like a New Year to inspire you to take action and make a change! Like going for a new job… or even a new career.... |
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Karen S, in NYC (Brooklyn resident) in Brooklyn, New York Updated 5 months ago |
What is the next logical step after admin? - 28 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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mary in Wesley Chapel, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Interview Preparation - 47 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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ratedpg156@yahoo.com in Riverdale, Georgia Updated 5 months ago |
College degree needed to be a secretary - 67 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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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
Need to come out of retirement - 3 RepliesAlthough I took early retirement three years ago, I am now looking for a part-time clerical job in the NYC area. I find I am bored out of my mind... |
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Quantasa in Bronx, New York Updated 6 months ago |
Job Seekers - Blast out your resume to 1000's of Recruiters/Employers - 2 RepliesJob 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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Dubious in Coeur D Alene, Idaho |
Need for Admisistrative Assistants?Hello everyone, I seem to be at a crossroads in my career right now. I'm currently going to college to be a counselor and I'll be ready to transfer... |
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ck in San Clemente, California Updated 7 months ago |
Phone Interviews - 2 RepliesI 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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Ruthie in Randallstown, Maryland Updated 7 months ago |
Don't want to be adminitative assisted anymore. - 3 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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DEA in Arlington, Virginia |
Careers Branching From Administrative Assistant PositionI work in the Drug Enforcement Administration as an Assistant Drug Deterrence Program Coordinator but it was shortened to "Administrative Assistant"... |
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H Hughes in Decatur, Georgia Updated 7 months ago |
Gotta see THIS Ad for administrative Assistant - 21 RepliesWe are looking for an admin assistant. Pay is $6-$10 per hour. Email experience. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT---NEW HAMPSHIRE *... |
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MoonPi Updated 7 months ago |
Jobs listed on websites - 6 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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Indeed Admin in Stamford, Connecticut Updated 7 months ago |
Accounts Payable/Inventory/Data Entry - 1 ReplyI have been unemployed for just under a year. Just separated from husband; need full-time hours; trying to get 16-year old daughter to college |
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Scott Holloway Updated 7 months ago |
Been looking for work in Palmdale - 1 ReplyI 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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Lore in Orlando, Florida Updated 8 months ago |
Former Administrative Assistant Desparate to Change Fields - 4 RepliesI am definitely in a scary spot and would appreciate any constructive advice. I have been on my own since the age of 16. The only jobs available in... |
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Freda Dudley in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 8 months ago |
Goals for Admin Asst - 4 Replieshi, what are the goals of a admin assistant? |
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Ruthie in Woodstock, Maryland Updated 8 months ago |
Minute-taking - 16 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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Ruthie in Woodstock, Maryland Updated 8 months ago |
Administrative Assistant - 7 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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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 9 months 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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Silvia in San Antonio, Texas Updated 9 months 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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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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shotomide kehinde ariyo in Satellite Provider Updated 10 months 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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