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OCTOBER 29, 2015

If you are reading this post it is more than likely that you are involved in some sort of social media platform be it LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook (I´m not sure how else you would have found this blog!). Facebook is a great place to find events and follow networking groups. All in all the assistant community is thriving online.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I know a lot of business are still banning certain websites and it can be difficult to change the executive management’s mind when it comes to using social media at work but if your company is embracing all of the positive aspects of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

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. Now you can start building a mailing list by using a low-priced autoresponder platform, such as MailChimp.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

With cloud technology, the increased use of email and other electronic forms of communication (Slack, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, etc. Today, I thought I would write an update on my blog from a few years ago and concentrate on electronic documents. Here are my ten top tips on dealing with confidential electronic documents.

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AUGUST 28, 2014

Because Facebook is fundamentally built around friends, you’ll use it in a different way – but that’s not to say it isn’t useful. For example, if you’re looking for a new job or are seeking out contract work, announce it on Facebook and you’ll be surprised by how many people can help. Organise your social media platforms.

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JULY 13, 2015

So for example if you post something on Twitter an IFTTT recipe will automatically post it Facebook. IFTTT allows users to create simple conditional statements called “recipes” which trigger an action. The wonderful folks over at Office Ninjas have put together a fantastic tutorial for IFTTT. How does it benefit assistants?

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JANUARY 29, 2016

The app will also correct spelling and grammar on other aspects of your phone including your text messages, Facebook updates, Twitter, WhatsApp etc. It’ll correct your spelling, offer synonyms and alternate words in context with what you’re writing, and define words for you. How does it benefit assistants?

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JULY 11, 2017

During her presentation she said that she was always open and approachable with her colleagues at Facebook because she felt part of her role was to council her colleagues and pass their fears and concerns onto her Executive. I was recently watching a brilliant interview with the former Assistant to Mark Zukerberg, Anikka Fragodt.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

They browse your Facebook updates. They look at your LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook photos. They search for your LinkedIn profile. The receive your LinkedIn updates. They read a blog you’ve written. They read your Twitter profile. They monitor your Tweets. They receive your out of office message. They survey the state of your desk.

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

You don’t hear those horror stories anymore about people being sacked because of something they wrote on Facebook. Facebook is still going to be incredibly popular in 2015 and will continue to be a great source of information for assistants. Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. The big three social media platforms.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. Facebook: Practically Perfect PA. Do use social media for different aspects of your career.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

LinkedIn is the Facebook of the business world. Save the party photos for Facebook, use a professional snap for your LinkedIn profile. I know a lot of assistants are on the website I’m just not sure how many of them are using LinkedIn to its full potential. Here is a good article on making the most of your profile. Join groups.

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JULY 31, 2014

Check your Facebook settings to ensure only friends can see your posts and pictures, and check that you haven’t posted anything unflattering or controversial on anyone else’s wall. Then check your profiles on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for typos and poor grammar, and in LinkedIn, use a smart and simple profile picture.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

To find out more, please visit their site or join their free Facebook group. . The freedom and flexibility that can be gained from running your own VA business is therefore understandably, becoming an increasing attractive career progression option for many EAs and PAs. Charlotte Wibberley. CEO & Founder, VIP VA. www.vipva.org.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

Eleanor Marsh, Facebook. In this session William will demonstrate the use of several tried and tested event management tools and techniques all designed to give you, the event organising assistant, more control of your events. Panel session: Working environments. Speakers: Rebecca-Monique Williams, Adaptive Labs. Beth Arzy, Channel 4.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Users can import location data from Facebook, Foursquare, Google and Instagram and they can set up multiple accounts to easily separate work and play. The map is similar to Google Maps in that it tells you where you are at that exact moment and can help when you are lost.

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APRIL 18, 2016

We have a Twitter account @edinburghpa and a Facebook page , which is mostly run by Sherien and we also have a private LinkedIn group. Our main way of communicating our events is through our mailing list on Mailchimp but we also share info through Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Facebook: www.facebook.com/edinburghpa.

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MARCH 14, 2016

Getting connected via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms. And on top of that I am going to make you all Social Media savvy. Here are a few topics we will cover over the course of the day: An introduction to social media and online resources for assistants. The very best websites for career development.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

You can follow My Super Connector on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and Pinterest. The post 10 Strategies to help you Tweet like a Social Media Rockstar appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

If you see other people checking their Facebook, taking long lunches and leaving early while you are working your socks off it can be easy to wonder what you are doing and start to follow their lead. They will eventually get their comeuppance so it is best just to ignore them and concentrate on what you have to do.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Or they could have noticed that she’d posted on Facebook to vent her frustration at her delayed flight, and offered to see if there was anything they could do to help make up for the time she’d lost – perhaps by offering to press her suit for her for the next day, free of charge.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook have really helped me network while I have been living in Barcelona but now that I am moving back to the UK I can’t wait to start meeting other assistants face to face.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Which of us could admit to having Facebook minimized in another window while toiling away at an excel spreadsheet during office hours?). ‘I Even without the statistics, widespread evidence suggests that the boundaries between business and leisure have become increasingly blurred.

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JUNE 11, 2014

Social media has completely evolved from the early days of Facebook being solely used by students. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen is how social media now plays a crucial part in the role of an admin professional.

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JUNE 17, 2016

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions and offers three powerful pieces of advice for women aiming to reach the Boardroom. I’ve put together a list of great talks that specifically relate to the role of the assistant.

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

We also have Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: Guernsey PA Connect. We have been lucky that the local paper the Guernsey Press supports us and runs articles. We have also had articles in local magazines. EPAA and Executive Secretary promotes us, as well as there being referrals from PA’s that are members. Network details….

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Facebook is more centred on friends and closed networks, but there’s still the opportunity to find and follow businesses you’re interested in working for. Make sure you use a simple and professional photo and cover all of your key skills and interests to allow the right people to find you.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

I highly recommend them and there are lots of options from simple texting to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Slack. Quick, informal messaging tools that help you keep in touch with your Executive are great and really useful. I would suggest if you are going to use a messaging service stick to just one of these products.

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

I took a few pictures, posted them on Facebook and also on Twitter. This is what I did: I used social media to promote the event and my attendance at it. I tweeted about the show, the speakers and the content.

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APRIL 8, 2013

Now is the time to do the things you’ve been putting off so sign up to Twitter, join a few more LinkedIn groups, have a look through your Facebook pages. In fact spend some time on all of your social media platforms. Social media networking is part of business now so you aren’t doing anything wrong.

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JUNE 27, 2014

I am very much guilty of staring at my screen or nipping on to Facebook or Twitter when I should be concentrating on something. Take breaks. If I added up all the minutes I spent procrastinating I would have a hell of a lot of time on my hands!

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

For your chance to win a free RollerMouse all you have to do is like the RollerMouse Facebook page and complete the form below. RollerMouse are giving two lucky assistants the chance to win either a RollerMouse FREE2 or a RollerMouse RED (usually retailing at £262.80). Simple as that! contact-form]. This post is sponsored by RollerMouse.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

I manage the choir’s Facebook page so I like to spend time promoting the choir and communicating with members and friends of the choir. I’m a member of an amateur choir. We rehearse weekly and are usually working towards a performance. Right now we’re getting ready for our Christmas shows!

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JANUARY 5, 2015

After a refreshing shower, I wind down by checking my Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin feeds in bed, then meditate for about 20 minutes before going to sleep around 22:30. I don’t work in a corporate environment, and our dress code is quite simply ‘wear what you’re comfortable in’, so that gives me freedom to experiment with different looks.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Remember to ‘like’ their Facebook page so that you can keep up to date with their going greener tips and offers. For all Practically Perfect PA readers Global Office Supplies are offering a 2 for 1 deal on many of their products. You can check out the details here: Brilliant Example Office All on 1.

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