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Google Executive Shares How To Work Your Way Up The Ladder Without A College Degree

Allwork

Companies like Google, Walmart and McDonald’s have introduced their own programs to help staff work their way up the company’s ladder or adopt new skills that could help them expand their career outside of the organization. . in 2011 to 37.9% Educational institutions and companies have made strides to fill in these skills gaps. .

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . About the network….

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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The Rise of the "Elite Expert Segment of the Gig Economy"

Small Business Labs

." The Luxury Institute is an expert network firm.   The Luxury Institute calls their expert network GLEN (Global Luxury Expert Network) and say they have hundreds of independent luxury goods and services experts who are part of it. The white paper points out highly skilled expert talent is in demand.

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Looking Forward – Skills to Learn for 2011 and Beyond?

Office Dynamics

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. I have a hunch it is going to be THE most important skill in the next twenty years, not just for administrative professionals - but all professions. So, what’s a savvy admin to do to remain relevant AND competitive in our career field? The choice is yours.

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Looking Forward – Skills to Learn for 2011 and Beyond?

Office Dynamics

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. I have a hunch it is going to be THE most important skill in the next twenty years, not just for administrative professionals - but all professions. So, what’s a savvy admin to do to remain relevant AND competitive in our career field? The choice is yours.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

Success

To achieve that pinnacle of mental toughness, Darcy Piceu, a licensed psychotherapist, 20-year veteran professional ultrarunner and two-time UTMB winner (3rd in 2011 and 5th in 2015), suggests breaking down your goals into manageable chunks and using simple management tools like a calendar to keep the momentum going. “I Ask for help.

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