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. Network Inc., How Will You Show Up? ,

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2023

Zhuo Tan, Show Director of Sustainable Design China Summit says, “We are proud of what we achieved in the inaugural edition of the Summit and will look to build on that success, providing a unique platform for senior decision makers to take part in discussions, network and make new connections in the world of sustainable design.”

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Not getting promoted. Not being invited to join the right committees / projects. You are not connected / networked with the right people. This is a guest post from Heather White, Networking & Personal Brand Expert. So are you ready to get your hands dirty and try out a few new approaches to change your world?

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Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

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. Developing your business acumen will also give you a fantastic foundation and allow you to move up the career ladder and gain a well deserved promotion.

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AT&T Training Social Media Administrative Professionals 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Supervisor recommendations carry a lot of weight when it comes to decisions about raises, promotions, training resources and even job references. For example, participate in meetings, volunteer to sit on important committees and welcome delegated tasks as a way to increase your skills. Be professional. The choice is yours.

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Learning Management Skills International 100

Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

Why It Doesn’t Work Clearly, I’m being a little facetious…but the problem with this kind of advice is that it places an unfair burden on your network. The people in your network certainly want to help you grow professionally but not at their own expense. Having the ability and having the network are just the beginning.

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Networking Resume 2010 Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online. There was less sharing of information and limited collaboration. The role has changed and so must we.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

In previous years assistants have not seen the point of personal branding and networking but as our roles diversify we will embrace online networking and social media. It is getting so much easier for Committees to meet virtually and this will become more and more popular over the next year as will virtual conferences and events.

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 23, 2010

Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). I highly recommend that a new VA join groups/forums/associations and/or networks to connect with other professionals and establish valuable relationships.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I worked at the ICAEW for 3 and a half years and in that time was promoted to an Account Manager where I looked after 12 Committees and supervised one administrator. Unfortunately I was made redundant but successfully moved on to my next role as a PA to the Business Assurance Director at Lloyds Register.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

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. What’s maybe a couple tips that you’ve seen done well, as far as promoting positive company culture.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Concomitantly, over the last three years I've served as a committee member and conference organizer with an educational nonprofit. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

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