Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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Worxbee

MARCH 29, 2021

but the reality is an EA isn’t a stereotypical secretary-type role, it’s the role of a skilled and committed professional. A career executive assistant has skills that are more advanced than your average assistant. To give an example, let’s say there is a big meeting coming up for an important project.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 2, 2014

About 10 years ago I used to manage 12 Committees as part of my role at the time. These minutes were just from the main Committee meetings – I also had to attend and minute other meetings throughout the year. I absolutely loved the job but it did mean that I had to write 48 sets of minutes each year. iPad Applications.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. I always use the following example. “

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. If your office has a planning committee, join it.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 28, 2016

It is the bag of skills, competencies, qualifications and hard earned knowledge that you carry with you every day. Within your tool kit are the skills you need to successfully carry out your duties as an assistant. Here is a selection of skills and competencies I had during my time as an assistant (and still do hopefully!)

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On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2012

For example, maybe you're working for a technology company, but you have an interest in becoming a better writer. There are dozens of professional writing associations -- and gaining diverse contacts and skills can really pay off. If you're always the one volunteering for committees, it's OK not to take on the work this year.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 19, 2012

For example, participate in meetings, volunteer to sit on important committees and welcome delegated tasks as a way to increase your skills. The workplace requires you keep up-to-date about developments in your field and improve your work skills through ongoing learning. Be professional. Related articles.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Ask that you attend training courses on the areas that you could improve, for example business finance or process management. In a previous role I managed 12 Committees all of which had a special interest in different areas of accountancy. I attended all of the Committee meetings and took all of the minutes. If so, well done!

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. Wambua has honed her skills in crafting consumer-centric applications and software development kits for developers.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2016

Be it the office Christmas party, team building events, off site board meetings and committee to large scale global conferences. For example, if you take an event to ZSL London Zoo why not refer to your refreshment breaks as ‘feeding time’ Adding a little element of meeting design really will help you make the most of the space.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Keeping up to date on useful apps is a great example of how assistants can value, make a list of great travel apps your boss could use while travelling would be so helpful and could also save you time from writing complicated itinieraries. Applications. The post What can assistants expect in 2013 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2015

Before I give you a few examples that I’ve experienced can you please discuss with the person next to you if these statistic resonate with you. By billable staff I mean for example if you work in a law firm it’s the lawyers if you work in insurance it’s the brokers. So what are the reasons we feel so undervalued? Support staff do not.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

If you don’t mind, what, what could you share maybe a specific story or a specific example of something that happened to you in the workplace that that caused that tension and caused you to have to work through it and get some get some advice and figure it out. So I mean, those are only two examples. Jeremy Burrows 7:44 Right.

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Success

JULY 10, 2021

And frequently, that’s how executives think when they create teams, committees or task forces. For example, socializers often see thinkers as overly analytical. They are both skilled at getting to the heart of matters, though in different ways. Directors might sooner die than turn into dull plodders like the relaters.

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Success

JANUARY 22, 2023

By masking her identity from the hiring committee, it guaranteed that she’d be judged on her performance, not her gender. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” It’s flexible.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These types of requirements are standard in job postings, but researchers found that for many jobs, employees will still need to learn 10 additional skills within the next 18 months. In other words, even if your new hire meets all the job requirements today, that means 10 new skills will be needed as they settle into their new role.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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