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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Get specific about your project, deliverables and desired outcomes.

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How to prioritize your work: Simple steps to keep on track

BMT Office Administration

In fact, it’s so important that one of the most common job interview questions is “how do you prioritize your work?” Here are some of the top ways that you can prioritize your current workload (or that you can tell potential employers that you will prioritize your work if you get asked during an interview).

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Ep 111: Kaleen Skersies – EA to CEO at Parcion Private Wealth

Go Burrows

In this episode, Kaleen talks about what it’s like to work with ultra high net worth individuals, tips for project management, and how to distinguish between an individual contributor and a great leader. Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Organizational abilities: Experts in managing multiple tasks and schedules efficiently, an executive assistant must keep everything on track, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings. Problem-solving: The ability to anticipate issues and find practical solutions is key.

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What makes a great administrative assistant?

Page Personnel

It means staying on top of diaries and calendars, keeping paperwork (whether digital or physical) filed neatly, and always thinking ahead to what’s next. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any other tools that might be used in the organisation (such as project management tools) is a must.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops. But honestly, how do you measure someone’s proficiency in office management or business communication? A manager can call for references or give a practical during the interview. I’ve been there. Why get certified?