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22 Popular Interview Questions for Executive Assistants with Answers

July 18, 2022

As an old adage goes: behind every highly-successful CEO stands an exceptional executive assistant. Unlike lower-level administrative roles, executive assistants are often expected to have strong business acumen skills (and often — relevant executive education). They must also have extraordinary interpersonal skills and superwoman-like organizational skills.

That said, a long list of job requirements also comes with solid compensation. Many executive assistant roles assume six-figure compensation and open a path to managerial roles.

Yet, to land those prestigious jobs, you need to do well in a job interview. This post offers a bit list of interview questions for executive assistant roles you should practice answering.

What Does a CEO Look for in an Executive Assistant?

A CEO looks for an ally in form of an executive assistant. They want a person they can trust to follow through with their promises and get the job done with minimal supervision. The best (and highest-paid) executive assistants are autonomous and self-reliant. They can effectively switch between working independently and collaborating with others on joint tasks.…

JERA Readying to Start 1-GW Coal Plant as Japan Scrambles to Secure Power Supplies

July 16, 2022

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for up to nine nuclear plants to be put into operation to mitigate tight supplies expected this winter. The country could meanwhile resume operation of more than 10 thermal power plants to ensure electricity security this summer, he said.

Kishida’s comments at a press conference on July 14 come as the nation grapples with a summer power crunch. Earlier this summer, the Japanese government issued an “electricity shortage alert” for the first time under a new system as parts of the nation, including Tokyo, Saitama, Tochigi, and Ibaraki prefectures, suffered record-high heat.

Security of country’s power supplies has been compounded by the slow startup of its nuclear power plants, which were shut down after the March 2011 Fukushima disaster, as well as retirements of aging thermal plants for environmental reasons. So far, only 10 of Japan’s 33 reactors are operating. Another seven have been cleared by the nation’s nuclear regulator.

The country is meanwhile suffering a surge in fuel prices, which stems from tight markets in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…

Hydropower Prize Announce Phase One Winners; Opens Phase Two

July 14, 2022

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) announced eight winners of Phase One of the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize. These teams are developing cutting-edge solutions for more innovative hydropower operational schemes with the potential to advance hydropower’s contributions to the United States’ goal of..
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Sr. Attorney (Transmission) – Portland, OR (Remote available) – #107667 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on corporate policies and issues in compliance with federal, state, county, and municipal statutes and other legal authority. Represents the Company in courts, formal hearings, administrative hearings, and/or board/regulatory meetings. Provides counsel and legal assistance in the interpretation of statutes, legal opinions, and obligations. Reviews and recommends application of Company and department policies to protect the Company’s interests and objectives. Prepares and reviews legal documents and/or contracts. Oversees, selects, and directs outside legal counsel as appropriate. This may include, but is not limited to all policy, legal and regulatory matters relating to transmission facilities, wholesale transmission and interconnection service, and energy markets, with emphasis on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) regulations, including regulatory or litigation proceedings.

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Regasification Project Will Provide New Power for Papua New Guinea

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The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has entered a joint venture with a nationally-owned power producer in a project to bring additional electricity generation capacity to the island nation. The system will utilize a process featuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) and could eventually be converted to work with hydrogen as the fuel.

Singapore-based Twenty20 Energy on July 12 said it will roll out its Power Island Floating Storage Regasification & Power, or FSRP, solution in a dozen locations across Papua New Guinea as part of the PAWA PNG project. Twenty20 is supporting the joint venture between the government and Dirio Gas & Power, an independent power producer in PNG that focuses on natural gas-fired installations.

PAWA PNG will provide 283 MW of what officials said would be a “less expensive and more reliable” electricity supply, with lower emissions, as it primarily replaces older diesel fuel-based power generation. The project is designed to bring additional electricity to areas where it will support economic and social development objectives.…

Legal Assistant Cover Letter: Example, Advice, and Tips

July 12, 2022

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A legal assistant or paralegal works with an attorney and their clients to deliver extra administrative services. They may interview clients, complete certain documents, or do legal research. Some law firms hire legal assistants without degrees. Others expect staff to complete professional certifications or complete an associate’s degree. So always read the job description carefully.

But if you’ve already found a good match, your next step is to prepare a compelling cover letter. To help you out, we are including this legal assistant cover letter example. We have also provided you with multiple writing tips.

Legal Assistant Cover Letter Example (Word version)

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Sample Legal Assistant Cover Letter (text version)

Dear Marvin Little, Esq:

My name is Lydia Cruz and I’m writing this letter in response to the job ad for the position of junior legal assistant at Little, Jones, and Bradford Attorneys at Law. I learned of this position through Legal Jobs Today. After reviewing the set criteria for this job as well as the required duties, I am confident that I would excel as your firm’s newest legal assistant.

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