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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

Success

You can even quantify these job-specific competencies by means of test scores, certifications and project outcomes. But to advance over time and lead the IT department, you will want to develop the soft skills required for project management and team leadership. Take online professional development courses.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Patel believes hiring should involve less job postings and more test projects. “I

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Ep 264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

She is also addicted to Todoist and all things project management software related. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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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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Networking – it doesn’t have to be a chore!

Practically Perfect PA

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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The Ultimate Executive Assistant Toolbox

Worxbee

A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.” Your network can be anyone. Usually through both training and practice.

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Why You Need to Be Worried About Your Job Now -- and What to Do About It

On The Job

Think of the entertainment law firms that no longer have entertainment business to handle because television and movie projects have been postponed. Here are some things you need to do to improve your chances that you'll land on your feet should you become jobless: Diversify your network. Even white collar jobs are in trouble.