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Networking with ACE Connects

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Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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

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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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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

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Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Actions the industry should take: Increased networking and communication; growth of PA networks. Encourage a better organisational structure with planned progression.

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The Strategic Executive Assistant

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As many of you will know, Adam is a world-renowned EA educator. His Manifesto “The Executive Assistant: What I Am” has exploded through the worldwide EA network with thousands of assistants viewing and “liking” it on social media.

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

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Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network.

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World Administrators Summit and finding your tribe

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If anything the amount of online resources, blogs, PA clubs, networking groups, magazines, award ceremonies, conferences, associations and everything in between is growing! You are busy people and lets be honest, there is a lot of stuff out there for you guys and your career development. You don’t, right?

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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

Practically Perfect PA

Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles. Actions the industry should take: Increased networking and communication; growth of PA networks. Encourage a better organisational structure with planned progression.

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