Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

Succession planning for administrative professionals is critically necessary to ensure future success in every industry and every business regardless of size. .” This vibrant profession is continuously expanding to encompass higher levels of responsibilities and broader, dynamic opportunities.

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Worxbee

APRIL 12, 2021

For example, consider what it would be like if an ambitious person were employed by a company that didn’t offer any opportunities for training or advancement, or if on the opposite end, someone who wanted to rigidly stick with the status quo was employed by a company looking for growth and ambition. How do you go about learning new things?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

“In my previous role I had to work with a lot of strong-minded and opinionated consultants and found that I lacked the ability to be assertive with them and sometimes I felt they were able to get me to do work that I was uncomfortable with. I find it hard to say no. It is a work in progress but I am getting there”.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

And in my nearly 20 years around the administrative staffing industry, I had heard only fantastic things about the conference. We’re all fortunate to have training pioneers like Joan and her team in the corner for administrative professionals. It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. Without a doubt.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

If you commute to work do take time on the train to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Can they get the information themselves or is that you struggle to be assertive with lazy colleagues – can you say ‘no’ more often? It’s worth taking a small amount of your own time so that you know how you want the day to pan out.

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