Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As someone born and bred in Essex I am so pleased that we have a network connecting PAs in the area. Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? Seek out a mentor and join a professional organisation and relevant networks. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where I share a bit about my journey from no network, to a thriving network of assistants all over the world. Check out the bonus resources for the networking chapter of The Leader Assistant here.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Other concerns include: rejection (30%) making a bad impression during the interview (26%) competition (19%) salary negotiation (9%) networking (9%) age discrimination (7%) The survey also found that ghosting has negative impacts on employers, with 69% of respondents saying their opinion of a company was negatively affected if they were ghosted.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One big challenge with going to networking events is staying present and engaged. With the outside world constantly threatening to pull our attention and energy away, it’s important to create boundaries that keep you focused on the task at hand – learning and networking. Don’t check your email throughout the day.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rita and I talk about the importance of networking, not being afraid to raise your hand, and developing your emotional intelligence.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 23, 2023

In this episode, Claudette talks about her journey as an assistant, tips for calendar management, delegating, evolving as the job evolves, email management, and dealing with difficult executives. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Allwork

MARCH 10, 2024

Employees prioritize work-life balance and value autonomy and flexibility; hybrid work can boost productivity and well-being, but in-person work fosters irreplaceable social connections and network growth vital for creativity and innovation. Intentionally designed spaces set the stage for unique collaboration and networking.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? I would also recommend joining a local PA network. This will mean that you get to meet other PA’s from all sectors and you will be able to network and develop. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 3, 2023

People who adopt a role as a ‘network broker’, connecting other colleagues and teams who might otherwise not know each other, often end up burnt out and more abusive towards their co-workers. These networking go-betweens often receive career advantages such as faster promotions, unique information access, or a creativity boost.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. About the network….

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

  We are using email and instant messaging less.    From the article: "the uptick in social networks led to the 28% and 15% declines in email and instant messaging, respectively. .  " But despite the declines, the death of email is greatly exaggerated. 

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Go Burrows

MAY 30, 2021

Cathy Rong is the Lead Executive Assistant in the Office of the CEO at Complex Network. Cathy Rong is the Lead Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO at Complex Network. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. ABOUT CATHY.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Build Strategic Connections: Networking is a powerful tool for business growth. Join relevant online communities, collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, and watch your network expand exponentially. Highlight them on your website, create social media posts from them, and share them in your newsletters to your email list.

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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. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 22, 2015

We all know that networking is really important for assistants. There are plenty of external networking events out there but really the first place to start with building your network is within your organisation. Here are a few of my tips on how to network with other departments.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Prioritize saving your contacts, and forward any emails that would help your resume and, if applicable, your portfolio. Names of professional conferences and events that have been brought to your attention while working at the company (for future networking possibilities). This includes both from online websites and by word of mouth.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Here’s a guide on how to approach the situation: Choose the right platform: Consider sharing the news on a professional networking site like LinkedIn, rather than more casual platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This signals to your network that you are actively seeking new employment. Thank you all for your support!”

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you are new—or a little rusty—to the world of networking , important introductions might feel intimidating or even awkward, especially if you don’t know what to say. Networking is ultimately about building relationships and reputations. Nothing, not even a great email back-and-forth, replaces an in-person conversation.

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Allwork

MARCH 15, 2024

Remote work enables people to choose from a variety of environments like coffee shops, parks, libraries, and coworking spaces, each offering unique benefits such as networking opportunities, creative inspiration, or a change of scenery. These amenities could be appealing to remote workers who are looking for alternatives to working from home.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

To ensure you get the most out of networking and professional development events, create a post-event plan. Connect on social media and send emails to connect. Whatever your goals for a networking event, setting aside time and energy to properly process your time and learning will ensure you make the most of it.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 20, 2021

Good email templates help you in providing all the information candidates need to be successful and comfortable during the process and it's vital for a recruiter to be aware of them. Utilizing enlisting email formats makes it simple to stay in touch with candidates — particularly those you're keen — during each phase of the hiring cycle.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

With The Office* Show coming up in a few weeks I’ve been thinking about my networking plan for the few days that I am there. It was quite a detailed post about my networking experiences so do check it out if you are going to any events this year. Where else do you normally network? What industry do you work in?

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At some time or the other everyone is supposed to use cold emails. Cold Email Marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalized. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Keep it brief.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The total number of global email users are 3.9 At some time or the other everyone is bound to make use of cold emails. Did you know in 2020, there were approximately 306 billion emails exchanged every day worldwide?! Cold email marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalised. Keep it brief.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

It’s true in the sense that the person who actively creates a reputable brand for themselves with genuine relationships will see more opportunity simply because there is a broader network of people in the world who know who they are, what they are capable of and know this is a genuine person they feel they can trust. Networking.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

For instance, Yelp addresses these issues by running phishing simulations to test whether employees have had the adequate training to spot email scams. .

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Success

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Reach out to a colleague through email or chat, and say, “‘I’m noticing what you’re working on. At work that could mean offering to share resources, attending network events together or even taking a class together, Goldfarb explains. I want to help; what can I help you with?’” Goldfarb suggests.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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Success

JUNE 15, 2023

Donating keeps you on active email lists so that you find out about opportunities happening in your area and events that might be of interest,” O’Sullivan says. “I The networking possibilities are limitless “I got my first job as a result of having my sorority involvement on my resume,” O’Sullivan says. “I O’Sullivan recalls. “I

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Engineers and scientists are often found in their labs, but this story shows they're smart enough to know the value of breaking out of their routine and networking. Some believe they're doomed to spend their lives isolated within their own departments because they can't master the networking skills necessary to advance their careers.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legitimate remote jobs can be found by careful search through reputable platforms, leveraging professional networks, and being vigilant to avoid scams by recognizing signs such as requests for upfront payments or vague job details. Another strategy is to leverage professional networks for personal referrals and information on openings.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Perhaps one of the worst things a company can do is blindside their workers and conduct layoffs through an email or mass Zoom meeting. . The Better.com CEO laid off 900 employees over Zoom last Christmas, and Carvana let 2,500 workers go during group Zoom calls and some via email six months later. “My heart just sank.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work. offsite on X Jared’s book, NETWORKING: How to Meet Influential People, Deepen Relationships, and Become a Super-Connector ABOUT JARED Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite.

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