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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview

Success

Do your homework before the day and you will be more confident , because you’ll be prepared for your job interview. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. The more insight you have into your position and the company you’re interviewing for, the more poised you’ll be during your talk with the hiring manager.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

Success

Confidence to spare. In The Charisma Myth , Cabane also suggests that when negative thoughts arise, you try confidence-boosters such as these: “Assign a label to your negative experience: self-criticism, anger, anxiety, etc. This article appears in the December 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine. How would you feel physically?

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

Success

If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks. Even in undeniably negative situations, likable, emotionally intelligent leaders emanate an enthusiastic hope for the future, a confidence that they can help make tomorrow better than today. You’re also not simply waiting to talk.

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The Internet of Pets

Small Business Labs

  Internet products for pets were a part of this and Popular Science's article CES 2015: The Internet of Pets  covers several connected pet products. The video is live-streamed to your phone, and if the dog is in a stressful situation, you can soothe him or give him commands.   Pet Trends'

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

I recently spoke at the Assist Conference in September 2015, and at Skyscanner’s Company Presentation in December to around 300 people. Sherien : The advice I would give my younger self would be to have more confidence and self-belief. Sherien : I am sure I am with the millions when I say I can’t live without my phone.

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Take for example an assistant who has a fantastic relationship with a client’s PA, they see each other outside of work and are able to phone each other for favours. Our networking session will focus on: Building the confidence you need to network. The UK’s best PA networkers at the Assist Conference, 27th Feb 2015.