Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for. Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Best: Conferences.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Having a second language is not only beneficial to your company, it can lead to salary increases of up to an extra 3.8% It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. The Confederation of British Industry found that 74% of employers look for applicants with conversational ability in a second language.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary. Last year saw a variety of networking events and conferences for assistants. The good news is that more assistants are taking training into their own hands and setting up internal and external networking groups for their peers.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. Here are a few keys points from my session and a copy of the slides ( slides can be viewed here for those reading this by email ).

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2011

She also discussed their approach to skills training, including their focus on matching skill competencies to training; exploring internal and external training opportunities. So, they decided to look at compensation levels, salary standards and the exempt versus non-exempt status employee tracks.

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On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

Being a manager can be rewarding and could be key to your garnering a better salary and more opportunities. You'll need to work to position yourself to be thought of a potential boss, says Daryl Pigat , branch manager for Robert Half International. But hold on. Join professional associations.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 22, 2012

While the basic duties still stand—taking messages, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings—executive assistants are also often put in charge of supervising other clerical staff, reviewing incoming memos, and even conducting research and preparing statistical reports. The highest paid in the field work in Santa Fe, N.M.,

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On The Job

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Workers have been fired for everything from discussing salaries to gossiping about romantic relationships. During conference calls, make sure each person is identified before beginning a conversation. Do not discuss your salary or anyone else’s unless it’s part of your collective bargaining agreement.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Employment opportunities and salary. The International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant. Professional Development.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

If you are a solopreneur or freelancer your net income is essentially the salary you are paying yourself.    In your own head, or in your internal communications, feel free to refer to revenue as Tom, Betty or Larry if that works for you.    That means there was no profit disbursed to the owner(s).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

He was also an international traveler so I had to learn everything about time zones, flights and everything in between when your boss travels to a foreign country. In the last year I worked for him he was away from home travelling for at least 80 nights and for the most part it was international travel. And travel he did.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

You might have interest income, rental income, and investment income along with your business income or salary. Revenues that are partially leveraged include group programs such as classes and events like webinars and conferences as well as hourly consulting that your staff performs with your limited oversight.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. I keep myself refreshed in basic computer skills and attend webinars and conferences on best EA practice, but no formal qualifications. No, but know of a friend who had no degree and got offered a lower salary.

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