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

Practically Perfect PA

Recently, I’ve been reading quite a bit about job hopping and how common it is becoming, particularly for younger people entering the work force. It’s an interesting topic for me because as I said I have always been a job hopper. The Practically Perfect PA Guide to: Preparing for the perfect job Download our free eBook!

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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. A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. It also promotes yourself for your next position. (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

Successful executives are rarely lazy and slow if they earned their title from being promoted through hard work and not nepotism, etc. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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