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Lee W in Burlington, New Jersey Updated 2 days ago |
How to Survive Financially When Unemployment Runs Out? - 521 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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SouthernPAer in Springfield, Pennsylvania Updated 2 days ago |
Others discriminated against by Monarch Staffing LLC? - 2 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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mary in Wesley Chapel, Florida Updated 4 days 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 4 days 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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c1040 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Updated 4 days ago |
Goal Question During An Interview - 39 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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Nancy_Michigan in Farmington, Michigan Updated 8 days ago |
Tired of Administrative Assistant jobs! - 140 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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Karen S, in NYC (Brooklyn resident) in Brooklyn, New York Updated 18 days ago |
Finding work after being unemployed going four months - 295 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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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 21 days 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 28 days 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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Annish in Burbank, California Updated 1 month ago |
Relearning shorthand - 24 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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John in Seattle, Washington Updated 1 month ago |
Why are resumes still requested in Word format, rather than in PDF formats? - 57 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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kelatna in Boston, Massachusetts Updated 1 month ago |
criminal record - 2 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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Anonymous Updated 1 month ago |
What is the next logical step after admin? - 26 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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missyhope in New York, New York Updated 1 month ago |
Best Admin Asst Advice - 83 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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ck in San Clemente, California Updated 1 month 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 1 month 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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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 1 month ago |
Job Market - 16 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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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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Lore in Orlando, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
unemployed for 11 months - 3 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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officequeen in Orland, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
Relentlessly Seeking Employment - 8 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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Mike123 in Fort Gaurt Updated 1 month ago |
Any on-line tutorials available for MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint? - 7 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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H Hughes in Decatur, Georgia Updated 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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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Jodith in Bellingham, Washington Updated 3 months ago |
Administrative Assistant - 17 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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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 3 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 3 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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Silvia in San Antonio, Texas Updated 3 months ago |
Admin. running personal errands - 9 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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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 4 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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bodll in Canton, Ohio Updated 4 months ago |
Parlegal - 22 RepliesI have a Paralegal Certificate, what good is it if no one will hire you without experience? Do anyone know an office that is willing to take a... |
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s in Boston, Massachusetts Updated 4 months ago |
How to save website links and passwords in Outlook? - 5 RepliesIs there anyway to save a list of websites links, user names and passwords in Outlook so I can save and update them and other people can view and... |
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Bevie in Albany, Georgia Updated 5 months ago |
jobs - 1 ReplyJust moved to Albany,GA from Land O Lakes,Fl I have been looking up and down for jobs in Medical Office Specialist/front desk etc where are they? I... |
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juan |
i need a jobi will be on the time to work and i need a job so i cane do what i cane. |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 5 months ago |
What Are Some of the Biggest Changes in the A.A Field? - 1 ReplyI'm interested in the A.A field and am taking an online course. One of the questions posed is what are some of the changes that have taken place in... |
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T in Garland, Texas Updated 5 months ago |
Rosetech Householdname - 8 RepliesHas anyone applied for a job with this company? Does anyone work for this company? Looking for information. |
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M in Hampton, Virginia Updated 6 months ago |
Dressing for an interview - 5 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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kim in Columbus, Ohio Updated 6 months ago |
How do recruiting agencies work? - 2 RepliesI'm in a spot. Have been searching for work for several months and have also been working with a recruiting agency. I know that the client... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 6 months ago |
Shredding Documents - 1 ReplyHello All, I have recently started working as an Admin asst and one of my projects is to get rid of old records.We have a shredder in the office... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 7 months ago |
Organization Questions During Interview - 2 RepliesI am nearly done earning my two-year degree as an Administrative Assistant and am looking for a job. On my last interview I fumbled on the questions... |
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KR in San Francisco, California Updated 7 months ago |
Finding out how to balance working for 6 people in 3 different departments while attending college. - 3 RepliesI joined a family office as an admin asst. and my major in school is Paralgeal. I have been with the company for 8 months now and trying to balance... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 7 months ago |
Conferences geared to the assistant - 3 RepliesI recently received a brochure for a conference for assistants and the cost is about $1,600 for a weekend conference. The topics are really good and... |
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Patricia in Ottawa, Ontario Updated 7 months ago |
Temp Jobs - 1 ReplyI have been approached by head hunters or recruiters that found my resume online for temp positions. I really dont want to work temp but they... |
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tee in Maple Shade, New Jersey Updated 7 months ago |
From temp to perm - 3 Replieswhen is it ok to ask a potential employer that you are temping for if you are being considered as a potential candidate? It's going on four months... |
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