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How assistants should resign

Practically Perfect PA

This also ensures you don’t give the impression of guilt; you need to be assured and confident. An inevitable discussion will ensue regarding your notice period and remaining holiday. If you’re leaving primarily for a higher salary, think carefully about what you would want from your current employer, should they offer you more money.

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Over the holidays I´ve been thinking about the year ahead and have lots of exciting things planned which will keep me busy. The ability we have to keep our employer´s confidence is vital and will become even more so as our manager´s rely on us for work but also to run ideas past us and take our opinion on board when dealing with other staff.

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Public Speaking Basics

Ian's Messy Desk

Those who give more speeches tend to have higher salaries than those who give less or no speeches. Gain self-confidence through practice. Generally, we assume our success is gauged by how long have you been in your job or what education you have. It’s worth investing time in improving your public speaking skills.

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Businesses plan low-key parties this season : With the start of the holiday season weeks away, many small business owners are planning holiday parties for employees and clients despite the still wobbly economy. Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound. “That is something we are not so good at in the city.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It is known that age only plays a factor because the more years you have worked for a company the more expensive an employee is because of their salary, overtime, and other perks/benefits that are considered in the overall compensation package (401k matching, retirement, etc). If you listen to your gut, and listen deep, the answer is there.

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