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5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview

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Do your homework before the day and you will be more confident , because you’ll be prepared for your job interview. Familiarize yourself with the company’s mission statement and culture by checking out its website and social media platforms. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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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.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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Rejection is naturally something an entrepreneur has to go through , but my confidence in this completely unique style was high enough that I chose to take the risk.”. Deer utilized social media , particularly Instagram , to engage customers. I had nothing to lose besides my ego,” Deer says.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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I’m confident anyone reading this has had experience a friend or employee leave for these very reasons. The McKinsey study summarizes that, “Employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection and to be seen.” 46% of this group cited their desire to quit as wanting to work with people who trust and care for each other.

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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. Make sure you are up to speed with all the new office programmes, apps, social media and technology and use this to your advantage. The main challenge these days is still lack of confidence.

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A day in the life: Amanda Barlow, Senior EA, PZ Cussons

Practically Perfect PA

Since 2011, I have watched it grow from a small group of 50, to nearly 500 members in 2015. That is something that I have developed more confidence in doing by researching the people I am approaching, finding some common ground or getting an introduction via an existing contact.

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How to Launch (and Maintain) a Successful E-Commerce Business

Success

When I read it in 2015, I was working both a full-time government job and launching a side business that would eventually eat up 80 hours of my week. But you can’t be confident in your choice until you get out there and test your idea. As an achiever, you probably have great confidence in your abilities. Validate your idea.