Mon.Jan 26, 2015

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Are assistants overqualified?

Practically Perfect PA

'I have just spent the last hour looking through jobs that are currently available to assistants. It has been really interesting reading all of the different job descriptions, the skills that are required and the salaries attached to different levels of the role. The first thing I noticed is that most of the positions are fairly similar. The description lists all of the core skills (diary and email management, travel arrangements, expenses etc) followed by one or two more bullet points relating

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Break Through a Career Plateau and Climb to the Stars!

Office Dynamics

'Employees often ask me “How can I continue advancing my career after I feel I’ve hit a career plateau?” They also tell me that they like who they work for and the work they do, but feel stagnant. Anyone who asks that question is a go-getter! How does an employee continue moving forward in his or her chosen profession? Expand your job. A lull in your career may signal you’re ready for new challenges – not necessarily a new job.

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How to Get Out of Work You Don't Want to Do

On The Job

'We all have tasks as work we''d rather avoid, but usually we just suck it up and get them over with as quickly as possible. But is there a way to get out of doing work you really don''t want to do? What if you always get stuck with jobs that don''t stretch your skills or provide you any new opportunities? Or, you''re always getting the drudge work because you''re the youngest member of a team?

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Uber Study - Drivers Satisfied, Like the Flexibility

Small Business Labs

'Uber released a survey of their drivers last week.  As with all things Uber, it's being widely covered. The key findings, at least from my perspective, are: 78% of Uber drivers are satisfied with their experience driving for Uber. 74% reported Uber has made their lives better by giving them more flexibility with their schedule. 81% of the drivers work part-time as Uber drivers.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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“This is the Year” to declutter your life!

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2007-02-09 13:01:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Oprah has declared it! This is the year! And if Oprah says it, well… On Wednesday, Oprah’s guest was Peter Walsh of Clean Sweep. I saw him speak at the NAPO Regional Conference a few years ago and really enjoyed his down to earth, funny style. With clients he’s direct without being mean and compassionate without being indulgent.

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How to Turn a Prospect into a Paying Customer

Men With Pens

'Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens! How to Turn a Prospect into a Paying Customer first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, All Rights Reserved.

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Tips for Selling Retail Items Online

Small Business CEO

'The world of retail is so different from what is used to be. Today, many shoppers are online – if you don’t tap into the online market, you could be missing out on a huge number of customers. If you are in the middle of a search for tips for selling online, here are four of many that will help you in getting started: 1. If you are selling handmade items, consider setting up an Etsy shop, even if you also have your own website.

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Why I’m Passionate About Personal Productivity

Productivityist

'Over the weekend I spent time watching Saturday Night Live, as I usually do. Sure, it’s not as funny as it used to be, but it’s something I’ve always done and enjoyed doing – especially as a former comedian. In fact, I dreamed of being on the show back when I was in high school and that dream stuck with me for years afterward. Even as recently as ten years ago I felt compelled to do what I could to get closer to making that dream a reality.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 77. One More Second

Brilliantly Better

'Create the habit of looking at things for one more second. Spend one more second before taking an important decision. Delay something. Time will follow … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 77. One More Second appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Celebrating the 44th Anniversary of Email

Small Business CEO

'This year, email celebrates its 44th anniversary. Since its creation in 1971, email has gone from being a niche method of communication to something that most Americans use on a daily basis. In honor of email’s 44th year, let’s look back at what the first 44 years have included. Email made its official debut in 1971, when computer engineer Ray Tomlinson sent the first electronic mail message, and it was first used by a head of state in 1976 when Queen Elizabeth II sent her first electronic mail

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