Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2017

As usual, we have a packed schedule for 2017, starting with the Assist Conference in February. Today I am writing about one of the key themes for this year’s conference – using your tool kits to add value within your organisation. Assistants are natural problem solvers, most of us will have this skill in our toolkit.

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Suppliers 2017 Confidence Promotion 210

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Today I am going to start a new one – Core Skills. I’m not just going to write about which skills we need I am also going to look at how these skills are linked to the role specifically. At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’

Skills 100

Skills Suppliers Confidence Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Every session is designed to enhance your unique tool kit of skills. There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference. Assist Conference 2017.

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2017 Suppliers 2016 Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There were a number of Executives in attendance supporting their assistants including a senior Managing Director who spoke about his commitment to training and improving skills for assistants within BlackRock. In all of these circumstance we do need to be able to communicate with them and be confident in what we are saying.

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Confidence Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events.

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Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

Cressida recently spoke at the Assist Conference. I’m really proud of that, and so grateful that the company had the confidence in me to give me ownership of the project. This month we have a day in the life from Cressida Ford, PA at Cardiff University. She was full of useful tips and very charismatic on stage.

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Confidence Suppliers Training Expenses 203

Energage

AUGUST 23, 2017

We will be at California HR on Monday, August 28th and HR Florida Conference & Expo on Tuesday, August 29th. During times of high demand, as we are seeing right now in the US, the labor market tilts in favor of the ‘suppliers’ – or individual workers. Employers face stiff competition for the limited talent pool.

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2016 2017 2008 Payroll 58