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5 Ways to Use Your Business Savvy to Successfully Navigate Thanksgiving

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Use your analytical skills to understand the reason behind the switch. Spend the weeks before you sign off communicating travel plans, working ahead to complete tasks and delegating when appropriate. With remote working and 24/7 connectivity , an out-of-office message might not be enough to prevent work from creeping into the holiday.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

From what I understand, no one else had anything like the portfolio to showcase their skills. Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. The scholarship award does NOT include travel expenses.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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What It Means to Be a Career Executive Assistant

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but the reality is an EA isn’t a stereotypical secretary-type role, it’s the role of a skilled and committed professional. A career executive assistant has skills that are more advanced than your average assistant. For example, many EAs find themselves asked to head up new internal committees or initiatives.

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The Assistant Toolkit

Practically Perfect PA

I have just finished the regional events and we are just adding the final details to Assist Travel. It is the bag of skills, competencies, qualifications and hard earned knowledge that you carry with you every day. Within your tool kit are the skills you need to successfully carry out your duties as an assistant. Minute Taking.

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