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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. Strategic Research – Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. Business Continuity Planning Co-ordinator.

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13 Tips for Establishing Healthy Boundaries at Work and in Life

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Third, I’ve been asked for advice a lot - from a family member about negotiating a salary and an employment contract, a friend on how to interview and prepare for a job, a loved one on how to make the better decision, and with 2 friends who are budding entrepreneurs, and a couple of others. Now, onto the reason for this post.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

I have shared in articles and podcast interviews that I am a recovering workaholic, a recovering people-pleaser, and a recovering perfectionist. In addition to her prolific writing, she served on two presidential committees, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony award, and won five Grammys for her spoken recordings. .

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Can a Crisis Revive Your Reputation?

On The Job

He was already under fire for his handling of the mortgage mess in his role as chairman of the House banking committee.) Dodd obviously had to be in on these negotiations because of his job, but he clearly put himself out there to deal with a very controversial idea. Go for the ugly.