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How important is office culture?

Practically Perfect PA

Again a nice environment shows that the employer is thinking about their staff. If you are looking for a new role please do download our free Ebook – The Practically Perfect PA guide to: Preparing for the perfect job. The Practically Perfect PA Guide to: Preparing for the perfect job Download our free eBook!

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Want to work for a startup? What you need to know

Practically Perfect PA

In other words, if you are not too keen on change, perhaps a startup is not quite the right environment for you. We are great at managing change and this can be really useful in a startup environment. According to Forbes, 90% of startups fail, so do be prepared for your job in a new startup not to last. Download the eBook.

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Is job hopping the only way up the career ladder for assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

I job hopped because I was unmotivated, but my company didn’t motivate me because they knew I would probably leave anyway… I wonder if I was more loyal to the organisations they may have invested more time in keeping me happy. A huge pro for all of my job hopping is the amount of different experience I have as an assistant.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Don’t forget to download your handout before watching: Why Assistants Should Consider Certification Handout. This will be a competitive advantage to all businesses who have this kind of diverse environment in that they will have the advantage to build relationships with their business partners. (BM). I am excited.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So, some reasons why a previous assistant does not come with their boss are: 1) The boss moves to a new city/state and the previous assistant can’t come because they don’t want to/can’t move, the commute becomes too far, or they don’t want to work in the new office/environment. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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