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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. Research the roles that could possibly become available to you, and how they could fit into a career plan.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? So if you want to get your foot in the door as an admin, there is no shame in that and it will be valuable training for whatever career you ultimately choose. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. I keep myself refreshed in basic computer skills and attend webinars and conferences on best EA practice, but no formal qualifications. communications.

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