Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. That is what this feature is going to do. Communication. Networking.

Skills 100

Skills Suppliers Confidence Networking 100

Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When you start talking to a potential outsourcing hire, make sure the person understands your business, your needs and possesses the necessary skills. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program.

Elance 280

Elance Suppliers Mentoring Payroll 280

Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. It wasn’t just my money, either. In fact, I was trapped in my success.

2001 238

2001 2010 Legal Confidence 238

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

I’ve thrown myself into a few situations where I have felt totally out of my depth, questioned my entire career and skill set and basically wanted to crawl back into bed and hide. It might be your knowledge, your skills, your qualifications, your amazing personality. Don’t give yourself undue amounts of stress.

Confidence 202

Confidence Suppliers AT&T Budget 202

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. But actually influencing and persuading often more senior members of staff is a really important skill.

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Confidence Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I use “dalango.de” for example and brushed up my French skills.

Restaurants 180

Restaurants Travel Suppliers Interviewing 180

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Our Executives travel far and wide, they are often away from home for long stretches of time and have to rely on our organisational skills to get them from A to B. We really do have world-class speakers talking all thing business travel.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100