Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for. Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Best: Conferences.

Administrative Professionals 40

Administrative Professionals Salary AEAP IAAP 40

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The Confederation of British Industry found that 74% of employers look for applicants with conversational ability in a second language. Having a second language is not only beneficial to your company, it can lead to salary increases of up to an extra 3.8% It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. This knowledge sharing also works across industries. Visit the website for more information.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2011

She also discussed their approach to skills training, including their focus on matching skill competencies to training; exploring internal and external training opportunities. So, they decided to look at compensation levels, salary standards and the exempt versus non-exempt status employee tracks.

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2011 Administrative Professionals Salary Training 100

On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

Being a manager can be rewarding and could be key to your garnering a better salary and more opportunities. You'll need to work to position yourself to be thought of a potential boss, says Daryl Pigat , branch manager for Robert Half International. But hold on. Join professional associations.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 22, 2012

While the basic duties still stand—taking messages, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings—executive assistants are also often put in charge of supervising other clerical staff, reviewing incoming memos, and even conducting research and preparing statistical reports. Median Wage: $43,520. 25th Percentile Wage: $34,920.

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2012 AEAP Postal Service Administrative Professionals 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Employment opportunities and salary. Employment opportunities and salary. Professional Development. Working Relationships.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. I keep myself refreshed in basic computer skills and attend webinars and conferences on best EA practice, but no formal qualifications. Every situation is different and I think it depends on the industry you work in.

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