Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

These days most of us will have some sort of social media account. If you have accounts set up on every social media channel (as I do) it can be a little overwhelming dealing with all of the stuff coming at you. Here are my top ten tips for managing your social media – these are all tried and tested!

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2023

Surf the Web Regularly: Just like checking the weather, make it a habit to explore websites, blogs, and news sources that talk about digital trends. Pay attention to new social media platforms, new technologies and emerging apps and services. This will help keep you in the loop about the latest advancements.

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Success

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example, “Create a 30-day social media calendar and captions for five posts per day. Experiment #3: Write 10 blog posts I like to think I have a great work ethic, but I’ll admit I only created three posts. It takes a while to see a payoff from blogging—if ever—and as a perfectionist, I can spend hours editing.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

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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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 19, 2023

Research the market: Look for gaps in the market that you can fill with your skills and expertise. Evaluate your skills and expertise: What are you good at? What unique skills do you have that can help you stand out in the market? Read blogs, follow influencers in the area on social media, listen to podcasts, etc.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2019

I recently received an email from Joan in her trademark professional encouraging style. I realize many of you received this email and maybe additional emails celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our profession. You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Interpersonal Skills, (1) Comments Are your work communications professional? Are you sure? Agree, disagree? comment below please.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. Many freelancers and small business owners optimize their personal social media pages to better advertise their services. Just ask Rand Fishkin. What does a win look like?

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

While ten years ago, managing email could have been a secondary consideration, today it is absolutely vital to keep customers and clients in the loop through rapid, prompt email support. Service businesses will always need to devote more time to emails than product-based businesses. Limit your daily email quota.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! VAClassroom has opened its registration doors to their “Summer Skill Camp 2010″, which will begin on July 6th. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect? I’ll see you there.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! VAClassroom has opened its registration doors to their “Summer Skill Camp 2010″, which will begin on July 6th. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect? I’ll see you there.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 13, 2022

The skills needed in an industry are changing rapidly, leaving workers with a struggle to adapt. These recruitment marketing strategies encompass the use of different forms of social media, blogging, search engine optimisation (SEO), email marketing , and more, all of which integrate with recruiters' skills.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 25, 2010

Of course, the hardest part of blogging is promotion. Gaining exposure in the blogosphere is something that troubles even the most skilled writers. From technology to self-improvement, every part of the blogging world is packed with insular, difficult groups that can prove a difficult promotional target.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Next, you need to setup your account with your username, email address, and password. Here are some options to consider: Blog. Communication Skills. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. This isn’t the time to get cutesy.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

A job seeker would be looking for jobs that match their qualifications and skills. Instead of writing the above, here's something short and sweet: We are looking for a Content Specialist who will write well-researched articles related to our niche, maintain our blogs and work closely with our SEO Specialist.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 14, 2015

We have a dedicated social media session run by assistants who are all social media gurus, including Jacqui Quigley from LinkedIn and Jennifer Corcoran, Finalist for Social Media PA of the Year 2015. Our social media gurus are real examples of how online networking benefits assistants.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 25, 2010

Of course, the hardest part of blogging is promotion. Gaining exposure in the blogosphere is something that troubles even the most skilled writers. From technology to self-improvement, every part of the blogging world is packed with insular, difficult groups that can prove a difficult promotional target.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 23, 2015

Just in case, MailChimp allows users to create and send bulk emails to clients, staff and potential customers. The website works on a freemium model and is priced based on the number of subscribers you have in your email lists. MailChimp has a ton of features that make bulk emails easier to design, send and analyse.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. Well I’ve always loved writing.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I had a few jobs where I would write content for marketing material and I think doing this meant I could use some of my creative skills at work. Well I’ve always loved writing.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. Our username is @OfficeDynamics for all social media platforms.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And this means they need to have a website and social media accounts at least. To learn more about what exact services a virtual assistant can offer, check out my blog post on 101 Tasks to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant. They might just need help with their social media or getting their systems and processes organised.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Some VA’s began to specialize in things like email marketing, online project management and social media marketing. Many of them were highly skilled professionals who found themselves without jobs during the recession. Phone and email are no longer the only ways to stay in touch with clients. Including mine. .

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Last month I asked everyone on the Practically Perfect PA social media platforms to give me their best tips on working with multiple managers. I look for ways to develop/enhance strong people skills and master my emotions. Building on social awareness and constructive work relationships. Here are the results.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 20, 2022

An Applicant Tracking System can also help you enhance the candidate experience with personalised emails & reminders. Or if you’re into reading, you can read our detailed blog here. This means you have to set up a few things like email templates , create a jobs page, and start using it. The exact definition might be vague.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Through your own blog, through Facebook or even through Twitter, post content that others in your professional world will find valuable.Answer questions when you can from others in your industry, or direct contacts to helpful sources. Grow your skills. Post helpful content online. Work on relationships.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Earlier this week I wrote a piece on Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for assistants so I thought I would carry on with that theme and try to convince you all to join Twitter! Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. Email productivity expert,speaker and author. ThePAClub: PA? Admin Support?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. You would take lessons, learn the skill, and try your newly learned abilities while accompanied by your coach or mentor. Consider using social media the same way. Social media awakens a higher demand for transparency, honesty and action.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Said on August 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm Great customer service skills are missing in a lot of businesses today.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 4, 2013

Start a Blog. Blogs got a bad reputation a while ago. These days, the status has changed quite a bit thanks to high-quality blogs that offer insight and education on topics ranging from entrepreneurship to home schooling to politics and more. Blogging offers a number of benefits. Blogging attracts people to you.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

It has been really interesting reading all of the different job descriptions, the skills that are required and the salaries attached to different levels of the role. I would get incredibly excited reading the tasks which were outside the core skills and I would imagine all of the challenges this role would provide.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Think about how Microsoft Outlook has revolutionised diary and email management , we are so reliant on Outlook (and its equivalients) these days and we will be for a long time to come yet. So with that in mind I am going to introduce another new feature on the blog – Technology of the week. What does it do?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Don´t just attend any event though, if you would like to know how to get the most out of an event and what signs to look for when booking a great event, this blog should help. Social Media. Assistants should see the influence social media can have on all aspects of their professional life. New Technology .

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients.

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Productivity Bits

APRIL 19, 2011

This guest post is from John, a staff member for Virtual Business Lifestyle (VBL), a virtual lifestyle blog owned by the Total Business Outsourcing firm Live2Sell Group of Companies which is based in the Philippines. Identify your highest skill, exploit it, and just delegate the rest. Research for blog posts or new products.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market.    They responded by increasing their marketing and using social media.  Regular emails to growing customer base.   Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc.

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