Office Scheduler/Administrative Assistant Application Report

The old adage “You only have one time to make a first impression” is so important to remember, especially in the interview process. Last week I sat in on three interviews for an Administrative Assistant position. All three candidates were internal applicants. It was obvious from the start that two of the candidates had not clearly read the job description and were not taking the interview process seriously. They came into the conference room just like they were walking in to the office on any other day. One candidate even greeted the panel with a “hey y’all.” While I am a frequent user of the “hey y’all” greeting in an informal setting, it was inappropriate to assume this greeting was acceptable to being an interview. Our text book states

I am writing to express my interest in obtaining the Summer Intern position with LSAC Diversity Initiatives. Currently, I am a full-time 2L attending Drexel University, Thomas Kline School of Law. I am currently in my third year of a joint degree program with Rutgers University and Drexel, where I will obtain my Masters in City and Regional Planning and Juris Doctor by May 2018. I have a high interest in family, particularly children advocacy, civil rights, and criminal law. I have represented the sort of determination, direction, and diligence that I feel not only effects positive change but also evokes this change with a rich understanding that collective harmony is key to changing the culture of

I'm a excellent writer and took many African American Studies classes. I also have a huge appreciation for the arts. I love to draw and I was apart of the drama and script writing club in High School. As such, I will be able to bring to the internship everything I learned as a English major which includes writing, communication, and leadership skills and my knowledge in art and

Since stepping foot into Georgia State University, ingratiating myself within the school campus was my way of evolving my student leadership abilities. I always had the feeling that I underperformed in my high school years and that I had little to almost no involvement in social issues or extracurricular activities. That really was the engine starter that propelled me to finally come out of my comfort zone and be something of a positive force that can touch not just me but everyone else. I believe to categorize myself as an underrepresented student because not only am I Nigerian-American, I also come from an underrepresented economical background. I was already coming into a public university with a chip on my shoulder. It is this chip that

In addition to studying general Business Marketing, I am specifically interested in the business of the entertainment industry, heavily focusing on the marketing and creative aspects of it. Ultimately, I am working towards a successful career in all areas of the entertainment industry and this internship can definitely sharpen my skills into becoming that well-versed and well-rounded player in the industry. In addition to being an A and B student, I also explore my craft and major concentration via extracurricular activities and beyond. Currently, I create and

Barrio Logan is a neighborhood located half an hour from the border. This neighborhood was featured in Gangland, a TV show about dangerous gangs in America. A neighborhood where industries and factories shared the same air as people 's homes. At one point, Barrio Logan had one of the highest asthma related emergency room visits in California. The living conditions that residents were subjected to were under what we would consider a dignified quality of life. This is attributed by many, including myself, to the lack of educated residents in Barrio Logan: only 34% of Barrio Logan residents 25 and older have a high school diploma and less than 4% have a bachelor 's degree or higher. I am one of the few people of Barrio Logan with a high school diploma. I will also be one of the few to graduate from college. I was privileged enough to receive the education I obtained. It is because of that education that I understand that my community deserves better, not better than everyone else just better than what we have experienced. Through schooling, I have learned that I have the potential to effect change. I am a strong believer that education is the great equalizer and all I want is to provide access to higher education for all. Interning for a federal agency or corporation will expose me to the systems that allow for our country to function, providing the knowledge I need to impact the lives of

What activities or organizations have you previously participated in? Please include offices or positions held. You may include off-campus jobs, internships, leadership opportunities or work study.

Currently, I am a sophomore studying Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno. As a college student, one of the most important aspect of my education career is to gain different kind of experiences from opportunities that are offer at the university. Personally, I believe that completing a paid, local internship can give students, such as myself, the chance to gain valuable work experience and build networks and connections, while applying knowledge and skills in real life settings. Every type of experiences that exist, such as internships, offer me the chance to enhance my strengths, understand the world around me, and to push myself in continuing to develop as an individual to become successful in life. For example, I was selected as an art intern for the Summer Business Institute Program in Summer 2014. Throughout the eight weeks of exploring to arts, I had an opportunity to work with a team of artists to create a mural and an art piece for two local community centers in Las Vegas as well as organizing a civil engagement project for a neighborhood that have families who are in need of financial aid. As a result, we were thanked by the families to sponsor an event for their children to enjoy art for a day. Reflecting back on

As you will see from my enclosed resume, I have worked in a variety of environments and have held several leadership roles. Being a Civil Rights Intern will give me the experience and knowledge necessary for future endeavors. My previous work experience required me to display certain amounts of diligence and professionalism in order to meet company goals and standards. For instance, as both an Appellate Clerk and Customer Service Representative II, I completed various administrative duties including Clerk’s Records for both civil and criminal cases.

I am a current junior in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. My career advisor, Alexander Toomey, has directed me to this internship. I have finished my previous semester in Washington D.C. as a John Glenn WAIP fellow. This experience has deepened my passion for policy advocacy. Because my degree focus is in education policy, I am especially eager to work with the firm knowing it has assisted clients in K-12 and higher education policy. Though I have specific interests in education policy, I am eager to learn and assist with any policy advocacy.

Now as I am reaching my last years as an undergraduate student at Georgia Gwinnett College, I have the opportunity to participate in an internship program. I

I am currently a senior at Boston University and am writing to apply for an internship with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. I learned about FEMA through the agency’s response efforts to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the devastating Oklahoma tornadoes. Interning at FEMA would provide an ideal start to my career of public service, and I am confident that I would be able to contribute significantly to the goals of FEMA while developing the experience for a successful career in public service.

I discovered this opportunity through the Work Study section on the Student Financial Services web page, which informed me that Student Affairs is seeking an Office Assistant.

I am a detail orientated thinker with a strong work ethic, and I am equipped to manage my time wisely to include working, volunteering and all while attending Temple University as a full-time student. I see this internship as the first step to achieving my career goals by learning and gaining real working experience in the planning/ marketing field from a company that prides themselves on being forward-thinkers and had a history of exemplary customer service. I am excited to learn how to use my creativity

Some of my expectations for taking this course are to gain more knowledge in regards to communication within an organization and individuals. Even though I have been in an Administrative Assistant role the majority of my career there are communication challenges within the department as well as between departments. This stems primarily from everyone’s unique personalities or agendas which at times do not align with the task at hand. In addition, there are also other influences which influence the way staff interact with one another. This can include budget restrains of a project or missing the required deadline. The way in which an individual handles the stress and pressure of these two aspects also affects how they relate with one another.