Today we had two rounds of mock interviews. I was not looking forward to them going into it, but I’m glad I stuck it through and showed up. Both interviews were fun and a lot less scary than I my mind was conjuring up. Especially the second one where my interviewer and I really hit it off. And I got great feedback on working on not forgetting the stories I have prepared (it happened once unfortunately which meant there was a little bit of a pause before I answered). And that I did much better on eye contact.
What I Did Today
October 22, 2026: Today, I did a couple of mock interviews, and they went very well. I was amazed that both of the ladies who interviewed me are co-workers from the same region!
What I did today
Today, my main responsibility as an administrative associate was to research and publish new job opportunities on our site. I started by exploring platforms like Idealist, SimplyHired, and Dice, where I successfully identified and posted three strong job listings. Additionally, I drafted two sponsor emails provided by my supervisor and researched contact information for a third sponsor lacking an email address. The goal of my efforts was to maintain accurate resources and support our team’s external communications.
FT- Booking Coordinator- Remote
Company: Professional Travel Hub
About: Efficiently support clients with scheduling, travel, and reservation needs. Provide detailed information, confirmations, and follow-ups.
Requirements: Clear communication, strong organization, and time management.
Link: LinkedIn
Hybrid, Part-Time: Project Assistant, Collaborating Agencies Disaster Relief Effort (CADRE), San Jose, CA
Link: https://ideali.st/oCQf6
Hybrid, part-time project assistant position ($25.00+/hour) providing centralized administrative and operational support in the San Jose, CA area. Duties include supporting the AmeriCorps RSVP grant with data tracking, documentation, and reporting, assisting the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator with onboarding and recruitment, and coordinating organizational communications and records. They are looking for highly organized, detail-oriented candidates with strong administrative skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
In-person, Full-time / Hourly: Administrative Assistant (AA), DaVita, Vallejo, CA (830 Redwood St)
Full-time, on-site outpatient administrative assistant position ($25.00 – $30.00/hour) supporting patient care and facility operations in Vallejo, CA. Duties include managing change requisitions, treatment logs, patient charts, invoices, and purchase orders, as well as assisting patients with transportation, scheduling physician appointments, and managing phone calls. They are looking for organized, personable candidates with strong computer/clerical skills (Microsoft Office, typing 50 WPM) and a positive, patient-centered approach.
In-person, Full-time / Hourly: Office Assistant, E-Commerce Business, Concord, CA
Full-time, on-site office assistant position ($22.00/hour, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) supporting a growing e-commerce business in Concord, CA. Duties include answering customer phone calls and emails, printing and organizing daily customer orders, handling basic paperwork, and operating office equipment like printers and scanners. They are looking for reliable, organized candidates with good English communication skills and basic computer abilities.
PT- Geek Squad Agent (Retail Store)- Vallejo
Company: Best Buy
About: Provide a positive, smooth check-in and checkout experience. Understand technology issues using follow-up questions and taking notes to execute tasks with priority. Maintain and update certified training courses.
Requirements: 3 months of experience in customer service with the ability to take on a flexible schedule. Please have a passion for technology and a desire to learn and solve problems in an industry in fast pace.
Link: Best Buy Application
Customer Services Representative I (Job No. 26-126)
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is hiring a full-time Customer Services Representative I in Oakland. The role begins with six to eight weeks of training, followed by a six-month probationary period.
Representatives serve utility customers in a high-volume environment: taking customer calls, responding to billing and service inquiries, processing payments and daily receipts, keeping customer account records accurate, and helping customers start or stop service.
Requirements: 12th grade or equivalent AND two years of clerical experience (customer-service experience is a plus); equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Spanish bilingual candidates are preferred.
The hiring process includes a written test in mid-November 2026 and a panel interview in early December 2026, and establishes a 12-to-24-month hiring list.
IMPORTANT: Applications are accepted ONLY during a 24-hour filing window — Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT through Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. PT. Apply as soon as the window opens.
Pay: $69,720 – $84,744/year.
Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Citywide Pool)
The City of Alameda hires part-time administrative staff across its departments through a continuous citywide talent pool. Applications are reviewed only when a department has an opening, so there may not be a single current vacancy; applications stay active for three months, and departments draw from the pool as needs arise.
Typical assignments include reception and phone coverage, data entry and typing, scheduling, Microsoft Office work, filing and copying, large-scale document scanning and archiving, bookkeeping and tracking revenues and expenditures, basic research and report writing, grant writing and reporting, programmatic support, and event planning and coordination.
The city uses E-Verify; new hires must present a valid U.S. Social Security card at the time of hire.
Pay: $18.35 – $27.10/hour.