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From Executive Assistant to CEO

ProAssisting Blog

She has held many different positions throughout her 30 years working for the company but what is particularly interesting to us here at ProAssisting is how Ursula was mentored in the executive assistant position by her two different bosses. The job was much more, of course. “Why would I ever want to do that?&# Stay in the know!

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

For example, over the course of my career I’ve occupied the role of Fixer and Friend at times, but the Fighter is my go-to theme.). In the age of social media, bosses should be especially careful of how boundaries can get blurred if, for example, they become friends with employees on Facebook, which happens all too often.

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How to go from a PA to a VA

Practically Perfect PA

I’d also suggest setting up a Facebook business page, Twitter profile and/or LinkedIn profile, to start interacting with potential clients, potential referral partners, building relationships and contacts, and raising your profile. Finally, get yourself a mentor or join a VA training course – don’t try and go it alone.

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5 Ways to Get Outside (and Why You Should)

Success

Since then, he has become my outdoor mentor. Check Facebook, online message boards, even old school paper-and-tack message boards at coffee shops. And of course, many exercises that a person may do indoors can be done outdoors.”. Now do you understand why I do this so much?” Find like-minded locals. They’re easy to find.

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

All Things Admin

Online courses and night school can help you keep your day job while you attend classes. Whether you’re struggling with meeting your goals, or having a difficult time even coming up with them, a session or two with a career coach can help you chart your course to success. Go back to school. Your admin job keeps you pretty busy.

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How Christiana Nicole went from VA to Website & Brand Stylist

Karen Vivarelli

After some google searching and exploring Facebook I found a FB group for Virtual Assistants and joined to learn more information. I found Karen after someone in a Virtual Assistant FB group recommended her course. I would see her Instagram posts, look at the course, but I still wasn’t ready. Check out the VA Course here.

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How to Start a Mentorship Relationship Today

Eat Your Career

Having a mentor can elevate your professional capabilities exponentially. And—added bonus—mentors are amazing people. Of course, if you aren’t familiar with the concept, you may have questions about how it all works. What Exactly Is a Mentor? When Should I Get a Mentor? Who Should Be My Mentor?

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