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Ford To Cut Up To 8,000 Jobs To Bolster Profits And Electric Vehicle Goals

Allwork

“We have too many people ,” said Jim Farley, CEO of vehicle manufacturer Ford at last February’s Wolfe Research auto conference. . Layoffs are expected to occur within the Ford Blue unit, which produces internal combustion engine vehicles, as well as other salaried positions. .

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What’s the Difference Between an Executive Assistant and Senior Executive Assistant?

Worxbee

Here are some common areas where the roles differ: Experience A senior executive assistant will usually have several years of experience (at least 5-10) working as an executive assistant, or in a general administrative role that developed their skills. They usually take on the big ones, such as galas or conferences.

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

On The Job

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. Hone your communication skills. But hold on. Join professional associations.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Internal & External Training. Salary Increase.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

Practically Perfect PA

In today’s global society being bilingual is one of the most advantageous skills you can have. In a pool of candidates with similar skills, speaking a foreign language will probably give you the edge over the competition, even if the need isn’t the employer’s top priority. It literally pays off to be bilingual. per year for you.

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Networking with ACE Connects

Practically Perfect PA

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. But actually influencing and persuading often more senior members of staff is a really important skill.

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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

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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