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Inside the Guernsey PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? I would also recommend joining a local PA network. This will mean that you get to meet other PA’s from all sectors and you will be able to network and develop. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. About the network….

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6 Steps for Recruiting Volunteers

Ian's Messy Desk

Write a job description and post on: Volunteer Websites Your organization’s website, or social media pages such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Ask current committee members to circulate the posting or suggest potential names. Include it in your regular newsletter, whether electronic or paper.

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What is business acumen and how do you get it?

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few weeks I have been developing a twitter strategy for one of my company’s clients. 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. Do you take minutes at meetings?

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Although I think this is mainly used for events I also think it works well for Committee meetings. Another interesting features is that you can give details on other attendees Twitter or LinkedIn profile so that everyone can keep in touch once the meeting has finished which is great if you have guest speakers. CardMunch: Free.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Although I think this is mainly used for events I also think it works well for Committee meetings. Another interesting features is that you can give details on other attendees Twitter or LinkedIn profile so that everyone can keep in touch once the meeting has finished which is great if you have guest speakers. CardMunch: Free.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 2

Practically Perfect PA

I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. The Committee meeting was one step too far and we cancelled that for another day.