I have an interview tom, Im a PA so obviously Ill be talking about what I do here for my boss, ie I arrange my boss' meetings. I dont think boss is a very professional word, what can I use instead??
I thought about manager but that doesnt really fit for a PA role.
2006-09-25 22:53:45 · 19 answers · asked by OriginalBubble 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Personally, I don't think boss is such a bad word. It's succinct and descriptive. I agree with you that manager is not really the right word.
You could start early on saying "I work for the Director of Procurement" (or whatever he is) "Mr Fred Jones", and then refer to him as Mr Jones (or Fred, depending on how formal the interview is) throughout. That would avoid the problem.
Do ensure, however, you use his real name and title, not the examples I used above ;)
Good luck!
2006-09-25 22:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by mattygroves 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u r in UK/Ire then by first name, no matter what his position is. I've never heard in big corporations people using anything other than first names.
Especially when u r a PA, u shud have more personal relationship with ur boss. By adressing him with something other than his first name would be quite impersonal, which will lead u to a very professional only relationship rather than friendly one.
2006-09-26 06:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by MonteCarlo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats wrong with Sir if your talking to him and if your a PA I take it you have had previous posting so what did you call the employer there . I'm a little surprised if your a PA you are unable to decide your quest yourself Now if your referring to him as the third person use his name, or my employer or MD or Chairman which ever suits the size of the company
2006-09-26 06:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superior, Gaffa, Cheif, Supervisor, Dick....the list maybe endless check out a thesaurus.
2006-09-26 05:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by The Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IOf your current boss is anything like my current boss then w4nk3r would be a good way of referring to them
2006-09-26 06:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by xenaisgr8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would refer to him as your current employer or PA to (insert his name here)
2006-09-26 05:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Kazz♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Like ShitHead,LOL,But serios why don,t you just call him by he,s name,you don,t have to put a title in front of it,That went out in the 90,s!Say like,Mr.Robert Smith or just Mr. smith!Good luck,hollywood
2006-09-26 06:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by hollywood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My present Employer would be a good way to put it
2006-09-26 06:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ian Sotheran 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "present employer". Or your Immediate supervisor take your pick
2006-09-26 05:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by tjinjapan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mr/Mrs Surname and then job their title it the company
2006-09-26 05:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋