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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

You uncover outsourcing talent the same way you find employees: by networking in person or online, asking for recommendations and interviewing carefully. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. Who you gonna call? You need to map out the process,” he says. “If

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

Of course, I ensure that he has the correct information and all the relevant documents for his meetings. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. In a company I worked for previously, I handled official documents that had to be dealt with accurately and at once.

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A day in the life: Saba Ali, Royal Academy of Dance

Practically Perfect PA

I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away. In its first year I was point of contact for Wayne Sleep and arranged filming and interviews for him. What do you do in the evening with your spare time?

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How to ensure your admin improvement projects stick!

Practically Perfect PA

When I was asked to look at how we can reduce the cost of hotel accommodation in my department I used the measure stage of the project to interview everyone whether or not they booked accommodation and asked a series of questions regarding the process. The measurement phase includes: observing what already happens .

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. The lady to the left of me had inherited a 12 page job spec which had not been updated in 10 years whereas the lady to the right had a 6 page document. Once upon a time you spotted or were presented with a Job Spec which caught your attention.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.