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Using social media to empower Assistants

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Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. It is never too late to add a new string to your bow and social media seems to be the way forward for the future Assistant. Hootsuite Podium is also a free training resource for social media.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The government also reports increases in some industries beyond the trades, such as plumbing, electrical and other common apprentice fields including public administration, educational services, health care, social assistance and others. Eddy says apprenticeships allow a young person to learn more in-depth, developing specific skills.

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What is the Leaders Eat Last Leadership Philosophy?

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You can’t just milk social media to tell people about your company without being willing to serve. Once firing wasn’t an option, more care was taken to hire the right people —evaluating not just skills and experience, but character as well. This article was published in July 2014 and has been updated.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

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Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. But it is still worth reiterating every year that social media should be used responsibly, especially as more and more people are using the various platforms. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015.

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Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014

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I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. Below you will find links to my favourite posts from 2014. Which secretary skills are worth keeping? Managing your social media content. 15 social media and technology trends for 2015. Thanks again to everyone for reading the blog this year.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Which events should your boss attend in 2014?

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These will allow you to suggest which events your boss should attend in 2014. . They will be using technology and social media platforms to curate these conversations. Great events will create moments that attendees want to share via social media and word of mouth. Social Media to amplify content.

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