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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

ProAssisting Blog

Familiarize yourself with categories of each vertical of software (some examples would be: project management, CRM, LMS, CMS, social media scheduling, image editing/creation, etc.) Remember, the more succinct you can present your ideas and the less you talk is actually a GOOD thing.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25. . According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. Beyond a company’s job ads, look at its website and social media pages.

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Creating Powerful Presentations

Practically Perfect PA

At the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I did a session entitled ‘creating powerful presentations’ I wanted to share the slides and notes with you guys today… Here you go! This could be for a presentation in front of the board, for other members of staff or a pitch to win new clients. Get creative.

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Creating Powerful Presentations

Practically Perfect PA

At the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I did a session entitled ‘creating powerful presentations’ I wanted to share the slides and notes with you guys today… Here you go! This could be for a presentation in front of the board, for other members of staff or a pitch to win new clients. Get creative.

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The Secret Weapon of Sleep-Deprived Entrepreneurs: Building a Tech Stack for Sanity

Tips From T. Marie

You’ve got a killer product, a website that’s begging for traffic, and a social media presence that needs some serious TLC. Social Media Scheduling Tools: Free Yourself from the Scroll Spiral Ah, social media. That’s where social media scheduling tools come in.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

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Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. It is never too late to add a new string to your bow and social media seems to be the way forward for the future Assistant. Hootsuite Podium is also a free training resource for social media.