Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 26, 2016

Next up in our series of blog posts on core soft skills I am going to look at diplomacy and tact for assistants. Assistants have to possess a number of soft or interpersonal skills. It is a skill that allows assistants to find common ground with every person at every level of business. Pick your battles.

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MAY 15, 2023

Develop a strong online presence: Showcase your skills and experience through a professional website, blog, or portfolio. Upskill: Continuously improve your skills and knowledge by taking online courses, attending workshops, or earning certifications. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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MARCH 24, 2022

Whether unemployed, underfunded or simply coming up short at the end of the month, our friends over at NerdWallet have compiled this list of unconventional and flexible ways to make money on the side. Consider signing up to be a “Tasker” in one of the 19 metro areas where TaskRabbit operates. Sign up for Mechanical Turk.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

It’s time to shake things up. Please comment at the blog to share.). This week I’d like you to really step out of your comfort zone—shake it up! The skills you develop by giving formal presentations help you in your every day life. Again, these are skills you can use every day. The post Shake It Up!

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MAY 19, 2023

The company’s Chief People Officer, Brent Hyder, announced in a company blog post from September 2022, “We have never enforced office attendance at Salesforce, and we never will.” The Mentorship Disparity: Favoring Interpersonal Skills Over Technical Competence Forced office attendance can lead to a mentorship imbalance.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Last week I wrote a blog post ruminating on how Executive Assistants are the human equivalent of a Slinky. I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. Managing expectations takes skill and practise.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Last week I wrote a blog post ruminating on how Executive Assistants are the human equivalent of a Slinky. I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. We gave up after a number of failed attempts to get Slinky to ‘walk’ down the steps. It’s tough and it takes resilience. Thank me later!

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Grow with Google offers free online tutorials and productivity tools to bring your office software and application skills up to date. LinkedIn for Skills Learning and Networking.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I sent this to a graphic designer on Fiverr and set it up as a pop-up download on my website. In the last 30 days, the new pop-up had a 0.8% 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. After a few frustrating attempts, I had the copy I wanted.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This week I want to look at how we can use our skills in this area to add value for our companies and mangers. If you are like me and enjoy writing and/or reading lots of blogs then you will have picked up an invaluable skill that can be easily adapted for business. Does your company have a blog? Tweet Tweet.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Kiersten and Julien (@richandregular) themselves left the real estate industry to invest more in being creators through podcasting, blogging, making videos and more. More than 50 million people across the world consider themselves content creators. Julien and Kiersten Saunders: ‘How Much Is Enough?

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. 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.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 13, 2019

More specifically, I wanted to ramp up my skills in blockchain and artificial intelligence. As some of you… The post Using Artificial Intelligence To Generate Blog Posts – An Experiment And A Few Use Cases appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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APRIL 3, 2023

If we as humans do not have the skill base, nor will the technology. Our job is constant skilling, and when this occurs, AI and things like this are an enablement instead of a replacement.” Job applicants are excited Axel DeAngelis, who runs entrepreneurship blog and SEO content writing service Jumpcoast , did an experiment.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. This in turn will free up your leader’s time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Effective Communication Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. as if the listener has made up his mind. Thanks for visiting! Saying, “Yes, but.,”

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 10, 2023

Blogging & Content Creation If you have a passion for writing, then starting a blog or creating content for businesses may be right up your alley. Blogging has become a popular way for individuals to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others. I don’t believe that. And let’s not forget Amazon.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outside of the financial benefits, side hustles can help workers learn new skills, make extra money or pursue a dream outside working hours. Side hustles give people the chance to earn more money, start their own businesses or learn new skills, potentially leading to a salary increase in the future. Improved Employee Skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 31, 2014

I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. We have had some fantastic feedback over the year and I hope you have all found the varies blog posts and articles helpful. Thanks again to everyone for reading the blog this year. Which secretary skills are worth keeping? See you next year! Who discovered Elvis?

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Allwork

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Collaboration with start-up businesses and local community engagement are two of the main features of the African coworking scene. The expansion of the coworking sector here appears to be on a parallel course with growth in the start-up sector. According to Coworking Africa , a widely acknowledged link exists between the two. .

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What skills or hobbies do you have that can be turned into a business? Offer your skills or services in exchange for something you need. Learn and Grow Tap into free online resources like YouTube tutorials, blogs, and webinars to acquire new skills or enhance existing ones. What are you passionate about?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding the 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Use Good Listening Skills.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Generating content: Create outlines or drafts of articles, blogs, essays, social media posts plus other content marketing and personal branding materials. How to use ChatGPT Signing up for ChatGPT is simpler to set up than a social media account and easier to use than a search engine.

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MARCH 26, 2022

Experts suggest building up emergency savings (three-six months of living expenses) and overall living expenses (up to a year’s worth) before leaving. Whether your former boss was a micromanager or advocated a more hands-off style, now you’ve got no one checking up on you but… you. How long do you envision your break being?

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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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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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

Regardless of what path you’re on, if you’re interested in moving up the ladder as an assistant, there are several strategies to better position yourself for success. You can’t expect to move up if you aren’t already fully and completely (even exceptionally) competent with the basic duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2017

Sure, having a high IQ is great, but how does your EQ (emotional quotient) at work stack up? And to quote Liam Neeson in the movie “Taken,” regularly interacting with a wide range of personalities inside and outside the company requires “a very particular set of skills.” Problem-solvers get a big thumbs-up.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Rate Your Time-Management Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 22, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Complete this short self-evaluation checklist to assess your time-management skills.

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MAY 4, 2022

If he had given up, we wouldn’t have the legend we have today. Giving up is not my style. It’s easy to give up; it’s much harder to stick to the plan. There are numerous books and blogs regarding SMART goals , those which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based. Hope is not a plan.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. So let’s do BOTH!!

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. So let’s do BOTH!!

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The Marq

OCTOBER 10, 2019

I was speaking with a buddy about the Persistence blog post I've been working on. He gave me some great input, and asked how I come up with topics. I told him about online resources, including the HubSpot Blog Topic Generator , as well as my own approach. Today I'm sharing what works for me. Just kidding! Below are the details.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2020

In this Warrior Mindset blog, we are going to cover the 5 steps you need to take to overcome chaos: Changing your view of yourself and your perception a. Practice discipline Adaptability skills. At the end of this blog, there is a helpful video that goes into detail on each of the steps above. and being bigger than the evil.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

IAAP teamed up with Staples to #CelebrateAdmins. and we brought back the April Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Professional where we gathered here each weekday with a new content post and shared a place for administrative professionals to comment, question and discuss their careers. Keep coming back! 4/28/2015).

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 7, 2007

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. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Do you think. My personal favourite is #4.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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 Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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