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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

For anyone who lived through the fear and uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis, hearing ‘recession’ from news anchors and pundits can bring up anxiety and fear. The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. Consider your skills and upskill.

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8 Niche Careers You Didn’t Even Know Existed

Success

She became an expert in this part of her industry through networking after designing a fraternity house refresh. Professional bridesmaid The “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” adage Katherine Heigl lived out in her 2008 movie 27 Dresses might be closer to reality than rom-com fans thought. It’s very gratifying.”

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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Gen Z’s Impact On The Workplace: Tech-Enabled And Collaborative

Allwork

The office for Gen Z and junior employees isn’t just a workspace, but also a hub for socializing, skill acquisition, mentorship, and integration into a professional community. They also tend to be more risk averse and were harder hit by the pandemic, much as Millennials were most affected by the financial crisis of 2008.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

In 2008, things got really crazy. You will discover amazing opportunities you never knew existed, and you will expand your skills in ways you never thought possible. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events.

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Workplace Trends for 2008

On The Job

Conservation experts will be in high demand, and schools teaching these skills will attract more students. The old adage of "waste not, want not" will be seen as a "sensible solution for enhancing the quality of life and building a more prosperous future." Return to the neighborhoods. Being tuned-out will exact a price. del.icio.us.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . I hope you enjoy her article.