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Position Description Analysis
Analyse and understand the job
Summarise the duties
Determine critical duties
Identify competencies required
Must have competencies vs. training on job
Drawbacks or problem areas
Key Selection Criteria
Develop interview questions
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Advertising the Position
How to source applicants
When to advertise
Where to advertise
What to include in the advertisement
Standing out from the crowd
Speaking to potential applicants
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Critique This Ad
Senior Administrator with PA duties
St Kilda Road, CBD
50K + super
Love typing??
Join an international corporation in their Melbourne Head Office. Located on
St Kilda Road you will be assisting two senior associates and working
alongside a great team of PAs assisting the organisation. Your days will be
busy with many deadlines along with the responsibility of liaising with high-
end clients and organising diary and travel meetings. You will also need to
posses strong secretarial and administrative skills in Microsoft Word, Excel
and typing (60wpm), with the ability to prioritise your day. To be successful
in this role you will have attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
of all correspondence. Your previous Personal Assistant experience, sharp
appearance along with a sense of humour and friendly demeanor will ensure
your success in this role.
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Interview Questions
Credential
“What degrees do you hold?”
Technical/Skills
“How do you assign milestones to tasks using PMBK?”
Experience
“What were your duties in that job?”
Opinion (Theoretical)
“What do you consider to be an ideal work environment?”
Situational Questions
“What would you do if a team member operated machinery without using
the prescribed safety codes?
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Making the Offer & Bringing Onboard
Contacting applicants
Letter and offer of employment
Employee contracts
Introduction to workplace
Induction
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