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Tips for Being a Successful Negotiator

On The Job

I'll be the first to admit I've not always been a great negotiator. Growing up with two sisters, negotiation wasn't in our vocabulary. You wanted something, you took it by force or by stealth, but there was no negotiating involved. Negotiation -- no. They believe negotiations are a win-lose proposition.

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Completing Multiple Projects: An Interview with Adam McKay

Productivityist

This is an interview series where people share what it is they do all day. On some days, the tasks include negotiating for book rights, and other times a day’s work involves pitching a project to someone. A good project with good people can make a great experience. Each day requires its own mental alignment.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4

Practically Perfect PA

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. I do work well on my own but I also like to get involved in projects and feel that I can contribute to any group work either using my creative or organisational skills. How do you work within a team? ” 2. .”

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Ready for a Flexible Work Arrangement as a Parent? Here’s How to Negotiate Better Hours

Success

She enjoyed her work, coordinated off-site projects, stayed late, came in early, took on multiple leadership roles at once and performed many tasks outside her job description. Jones had to adapt, negotiating flexibility into her role to survive and thrive. Then, she had her child. Any working parent can guess what came next.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. I am disappointed that the writer did not interview more companies. This is a huge misconception that society has embraced and projected.

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The Good and Bad of Freelancing

Small Business Labs

There's the variety, projects big and small, high paying, low paying, interesting, mundane, changing faces, fresh ideas, new clients. all this can be thrilling and it's deeply satisfying to see a project through to the end and move to the next. Working independently gives flexibility with hours, and in some respects location.

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Is job hopping the only way up the career ladder for assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

For many assistants trying to negotiate a pay rise is extremely difficult and many are turned down because of their organisation’s internal structures. It can be a lot easier to find a new role and negotiate an increased salary during the recruitment process. Applying for jobs outside of the PA role. Download the eBook.

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