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MAY 29, 2017

Tag people and companies in your status updates. Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Out of sight means out of mind. Use the AIDA copywriting formula (Attention, Interest, Desire and Action). This is easily done by adding @ and their name.

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MAY 10, 2017

Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Understand exactly what the company’s business goals are, and how the company makes money – that way you will be more likely to recognise opportunities and raise them. Give regular feedback to managers, making assessments a two-way system.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

I had sat in meetings with Directors and Chairman of companies and picked up numerous business skills that many of my colleagues didn’t possess. The people I’ve worked with are highly educated, at the top of their career and I help them make the big decisions that steer the company forward. Big decision making.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Hemsley Fraser has over 22 years’ experience in training office professionals and we have been recognised by the independent research company Key Note as market leaders for PA, Secretary and Administration training courses. The traditional role of a PA is changing and this conference will help guide you to a driven, career focussed you!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Firstly, let’s have a look at a few training options for those that do not want to spend too much of their company’s money! If your company has an internal training programme which could be online do take the time to have a look at the options. So what training courses would I recommend for all of these instances?

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JULY 10, 2017

It sounds corny, but I’m super proud to work for Cardiff University; I really feel like I’m making a difference and contributing valuable education and research. Looking at how the company was operating when I began the work compared to when I moved on, it’s virtually unrecognisable. What do you enjoy most about your role?

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Further education recruiters AoC Jobs points out that recruiters look favourably upon bilinguals. Having a second language is not only beneficial to your company, it can lead to salary increases of up to an extra 3.8% There have been several high profile blunders where multinational companies have fallen foul of cultural awareness.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Imagine a travel company that first took the time to get to know your employer. A company that took an interest in all areas of life – from unusual hobbies and lifelong passions through to idle daydreams and whimsical travel ideas. A bespoke travel provider that really gets to know your boss. Really know them.

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JULY 11, 2017

From experience I’ve found that the office downer has usually been at the company for years with no plans to ever leave. To combat this make use of the fact they have been at the company for ages. They may not be aware of their impact on other members of staff, but everyone else feels like they drain energy from the team.

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MAY 26, 2016

In this day and age are companies unintentionally discriminating by not hiring PAs from an ethnic background? What are some of the complementary courses companies should be putting EA’s on? Should PA’s be entitled to a part of the company annual bonus? Thanks to the hundreds of you that completed that survey.

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APRIL 18, 2013

I think at the time his position in the company was under threat and to compensate he would try to exert power over me by giving me very menial tasks and could be quite disrespectful. Interviews admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Virtual Assistant'

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JULY 2, 2015

We expand productivity and are brand ambassadors for our bosses, company and profession. Position Summary – What is the main function of your role and its overall contribution to your company? Educational and Experience Requirements. Our job responsibilities are an essential part of the overall success of any business.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Assistants come into organisations fairly low down on the company ladder and our pay tends to reflect that status. This is really common because assistants just can’t move forward or get promoted in a company structure that isn’t designed for their needs.

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APRIL 8, 2013

Everything you have filed away can be read when you don’t have much to do workwise because you are still educating and training yourself and this is important. If the work lull is company wide (for example August tends to be quiet in the Insurance world) ask your manager if you can job shadow with another department.

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JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. I write a small paragraph on the role and the company and then have a bullet point list of the tasks, skills and work below. Make use of bullet points.

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JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. I write a small paragraph on the role and the company and then have a bullet point list of the tasks, skills and work below. Make use of bullet points.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

My IT skills have improved greatly and are now very strong and over the years my interpersonal skills have grown as I work with different people at all levels of the company. I had to balance my studies with a part time role that ultimately paid for my education.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I thought this would be really helpful for me, as an Executive Assistant, because I have so much to manage when it comes to organising my company’s events – and obviously all my other work! Educating colleagues that ExCeL actually has the space and it will work. What events and meeting spaces did the staff show you?

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MARCH 16, 2012

How do most companies do this? In the commercial world this is generally known as corporate hospitality with most companies giving and receiving such things as gifts, tickets for sporting and social events etc. What should your company be doing? Common sense should be applied here. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this role and learnt a great deal but was fortunate to be targeted for my next role at BMS where I am currently Executive Assistant to the COO, CFO and Company Secretary”. Don’t make the frustrating aspect personal to anyone, make it about the company environment. “

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MARCH 25, 2015

We give our companies and our executives, who are often unapproachable and disconnected with the rest of the staff, a human face. We manage our executives; we understand the needs of the company and we manage complicated tasks. I love the “show and tell” element of American education. The next theme is around proactivity.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

If you have a personal connection to the Company make sure to let the interviewer know. I was lucky that my mother had worked at a company where I was also applying for a role, it was a definite bonus point when I told the interviewer. What do you think you can contribute to this company? Loyal, organised and trustworthy”.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

There are also lots of interesting educational classes throughout the day. I was most impressed with the ‘friendship table’ set up by the resort for solo travellers to sit together (if they wanted to) and enjoy each other’s company. As a guest you can do as much or as little as you like.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Now that I am moving into Marketing my company said they will pay for further training within PR and marketing. I also think the admin needs some education about their industry and business in general. If you can get a mentor n(within or outside of your company), that might help also. I took a diploma in PA and Administration.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

Except I do have a question… As an Executive Assistant working in a large insurance company I am constantly and consistently interrupted. Without question having a routine keeps you focused and in control of your day.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2012

We are employed to make our boss’s job easier, to take away unnecessary work and allow them to focus on running the company but how do we make them incredibly successful? Thinking about it now, isn’t that exactly what we do or at least should be striving for as assistants? Here are a few pointers that I think help us achieve that goal.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

During the meeting I’m asked if I can help with the administration on a large company wide project. It isn’t urgent but sometimes I just like to get these little jobs over as quickly as possible, so I scan the document and hand the papers back to him. 1630 – Another meeting to attend.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. A quick and easy app for conference calling which is free to use and can connect people to meetings taking place elsewhere without being stuck in front of a computer or video conference equipment. CardMunch: Free.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. A quick and easy app for conference calling which is free to use and can connect people to meetings taking place elsewhere without being stuck in front of a computer or video conference equipment. CardMunch: Free.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I did Media Studies at university and when I finished I tried to look for a job in media but didn’t quite succeed so I ended up working as an administrator for Deloitte in London from there I have worked my way through a number of positions and now I am an executive assistant for the COO of Torus Insurance, which is an Insurance company in London.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I did Media Studies at university and when I finished I tried to look for a job in media but didn’t quite succeed so I ended up working as an administrator for Deloitte in London from there I have worked my way through a number of positions and now I am an executive assistant for the COO of Torus Insurance, which is an Insurance company in London.

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