Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date?

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 27, 2023

Attend Networking Events If you’re inwardly groaning reading this one, you’re not alone. I am not a social butterfly and networking events are literally what my nightmares are made of. Attend events in your local area and industry-specific events to build connections and get your name out there.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2017

Instead, we are going to share what we learned over the next few OpenMeet blogs, so stay tuned! We used a combination of iPads and Post-it notes to ask our workshop attendees questions about what makes an event supplier great, and what makes them not-so-great…. What does a good event supplier do?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whether you’re networking online or face-to-face, it can play a vital role in securing your next job opportunity. Networking the old-fashioned way, face-to-face, is still an important route to building lasting connections with people that can benefit your career. Offline networking. Choose events carefully .

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. External networking will broaden the playing fields.

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Register Now, It’s a free event! Invite your female friends and fellow colleagues for this life- and career-changing event. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go. May 7, 2015. Pacific Time. Register here.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Remember that direct selling is not the purpose of a networking event. You are there to learn and make great connections. Following-up is a crucial part of the networking process. Share This.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

My friend Meagan Strout (CEO of Tack Advisors – the leading provider of management consulting and recruitment for administrative professionals) agreed to share the recording of this recent webinar she hosted with Lacretia Adamski about planning events in a post-covid world. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Try to take some time over the festive period to do a little bit of informal networking. You never know who you might meet and what you might learn! For those in the Hertfordshire area of the UK there are two upcoming Enterprise Rockers networking events at the WinWeb Hub in Letchworth.

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Success

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Sometimes networking laterally instead of up the ladder of influence is powerful. Larry and Garrett have learned that these customers don’t find you. Garrett promoted his company by blogging, launching a magazine and networking with prospective buyers in Europe—a tried-and-true strategy he learned from his dad.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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Allwork

JUNE 15, 2023

In contrast, AGI is a theoretical type of AI that would be capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can, such as learning and adapting to new situations, reasoning abstractly, and thinking creatively. But with a growth mindset, these challenges can become opportunities to learn and improve.

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Allwork

JANUARY 24, 2024

She runs Coworking Convos and The Lab marketing club for indie coworking spaces, and writes about coworking, content, and community in her weekly emails and blog posts on catjohnson.co. In the lead-up to the milestone event, we spoke to Cat about her journey connecting 6,582 people in the coworking industry since 2019.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Sometimes, its hard to know how to begin networking. Be confident.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one that gets a little bit apprehensive about attending events, especially large exhibitions that are set up like a gauntlet that you have to navigate through while avoiding overzealous sales people pulling you from one badly designed stand to another. So we need to attend events on a regular basis.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 7, 2019

” Something to remember is that typically if you want to dig deep into administrative training content and practice the skills you are learning, you usually get that in a training course or workshop. I will write about this in another blog. Skill practice – some Skill practice – ample time to practice newly-learned skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Participate in forums and events.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS. Framework is your map to the “bold” life.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms. An excellent way to do this is by attending workshops and conferences that offer networking & open discussion opportunities. Joan Burge. .

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Allwork

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s important to learn everything from understanding your audience and crafting compelling content to optimizing website performance and mastering conversion techniques. Trendy Blogging: Industry Trends and Coworking Benefits Imagine your website as a magazine that your members can’t put down. Ready to create some buzz?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Awareness training for managers.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Paint watercolors?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Paint watercolors?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. So what do we do now that the blog-a-thon is over?

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Go Burrows

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Over the years, he’s learned a few things about organization, burnout, and working with a remote team. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com ! He started blogging out of curiosity on the side. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

It is known that we offer a broad range of training, education, peer to peer networking, but this year we are adding even more to our catalog of resources! CLICK HERE to learn more. To register for the FREE event, “Let’s Get Clear on Learning Terminology” please CLICK HERE. Only 25 seats available.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

You learn from failures, not from success. Besides all the cuddling with my furry friend, I enjoy online and offline networking, watching movies and travelling. Never stop learning! As an active online networker, I value Facebook and LinkedIn very much for meeting my community who are helping hands when I need advice for work.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Since there are so many administrative conferences being offered, I would like to walk you through a series of blogs on how to select the conference that is right for you, gain approval and how to get the most for your investment. I am keeping these blogs to the point. What new skills do you need to learn/develop?

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Worxbee

JANUARY 10, 2022

Read, watch, and listen There’s always something new to learn or developments in your industry. Read newspapers, magazines, journals, and blogs that pertain to your work or the wider industry that your company operates in. Podcasts or video content can also be very useful for learning new information.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 9, 2023

In her free time, Hallie pursues her hobbies: reading, blogging, kayaking, and traveling, preferably to the beach. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 11, 2010

There could be many reasons: feeling uncomfortable with the networking process, not knowing the process, being shy by nature, or never having needed to network in the past. The purpose of job-search networking is to cultivate relationships to lean on for getting advice, information, and–it is hoped–referrals.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 13, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support? Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. She offers training and support in many services, including social networking. I think this raises some ethical dilemmas.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. You will expand your network.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. How exciting is it to learn something new related to your field from someone that uses it daily?

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Audacious Admin

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

10 years ago, the thought of going to a networking event where I didn’t know anyone and had to make small talk would give my hives. In 2016, I began working with a woman who was a master-networker and I learned there is great value in learning this skill, and it is a skill. I love to help people.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

As you know, I'm new to the blogging world. When I'm annoyed, I don't feel like blogging so instead of writing first thing in the morning, I wait a couple of hours. Ryan of BC commented on my post "Is There A Profession That Doesn't Need A Blog?" Ryan also said farming blogs are even starting to pop up.

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