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Why Networking Is Not Overrated

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In 2017, I read an editorial in The New York Times with one eye on the paper and the other one rolling in the back of my head. The piece, written by Professor Adam Grant of the Wharton School, is called “ Networking Is Overrated.”. In other words, accomplishments are more effective calling cards to success than a business network.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces the 4+1 Commitment to Reduce the Military Spouse Unemployment Rate

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Department of Defense (DOD), down only slightly from 24% in 2017. On March 6, the VA released news that they are making “historic commitments to hire and support military spouses,” piggybacking off the recent Biden-Harris administration report promoting the same value. By comparison, the unemployment rate in the U.S.

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How can assistants add value in the workplace?

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As usual, we have a packed schedule for 2017, starting with the Assist Conference in February. Sure, I worked on projects that contributed to the success of the organisation but I had many skills that were not used because nobody knew I had them and I didn’t proactively promote them. Firstly, happy New Year!

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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

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Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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Why Introspection Is So Important for a Balanced Life

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The legendary 17th-century Japanese samurai Miyamoto Musashi—one of the most skilled and feared samurai ever to live—delved into the balancing power of introspection in his classic writing, The Book of Five Rings. This article was published in November 2017 and has been updated. It’s the result of a society that is out of balance.

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How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

Practically Perfect PA

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Refresh job description/LinkedIn profile frequently to reflect skills and experience.

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