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Over the last few weeks, we’ve been examining the skills required to excel in any assistant role. Today, we’re focusing on problem-solving skills. Employers depend on you to evaluate different scenarios and develop solutions. Problem-solving skills enable you to do this effectively. These skills are highly valued by clients and beneficial in other aspects of life. Possessing problem-solving skills ensures you can work independently and carry out operations smoothly and successfully. Strong problem-solving skills demonstrate your ability to handle complexities and deliver results. Practical Steps for Solving Problems With strong problem-solving skills, you can easily identify the root cause of an issue and then devise an effective solution. While problem-solving is a broad term, it involves several key steps. These steps are outlined below: Problems Identification  In simple terms, before you can solve a problem, you must first identify it. There's a wise saying: 'When you under...

Preparing for your job interview involves more than just rehearsing your answers to potential questions. It’s about presenting yourself as a capable, organized, and professional candidate. A person who can meet the client’s needs.  Before attending the interview, here are some suggestions on how to prepare for the interview: 1. “Google” the Client and find Out All You Can About them Before the interview, research the client thoroughly. Understand their business, industry, and specific challenges they face. This will help you tailor your answers to show how you can add value to their operations. 2. Understand Every Statement in Your Resume Be familiar with every detail on your resume. Be prepared to discuss your past experiences, skills, and accomplishments in a way that highlights how they are relevant to the role you are applying for. 3. Practice Common Questions This is really what this blog post is about! Rehearse answers to common interview questions for executive assistants. P...

Adaptability and flexibility skills are indispensable for freelancers in any role, particularly in project management and virtual assistant/executive assistant positions. Here's why: 1. Freelancers often work with diverse clients, with unique needs and preferences. Adaptability allows you to tailor your work approach to meet the unique needs of each of your clients thus ensuring they are satisfied. 2. Being adaptable also means you’re equipped to handle unexpected challenges easily. If you’re flexible, you can pivot quickly and find innovative solutions to overcome challenges, while maintaining project momentum and client confidence. Imagine you're working as a freelance project manager, and you’re overseeing the development of a mobile app for a client.  Midway through the project, your client changes the app's features based on emerging market trends.  Flexibility as a freelancer means that you would swiftly adapt to the new requirements by reorganizing the project timeli...