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Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry

Practically Perfect PA

For all of you that could not attend the Assist Conference this year I wanted to share my presentation with you – Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry. We know what is happening before it happens; we are able to solve problems and create a calm environment. So out of that survey this session was born.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

Gone are the days when attractive salaries and retirement options were enough to land top recruits. This is good news for companies who can’t compete with the salaries of big corporations. But what if your industry doesn’t attract millennials? Millennials want more than just a paycheck. For instance , only 5.4

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

Find a mentor. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Create an environment fostering your success. Also, consider your environment—is your home or office dreary or energizing?

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Obtaining funds from work to complete training in the current environment is difficult. High standard of customer service and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be flexible and adaptable is key. Every situation is different and I think it depends on the industry you work in. Not yet no. communications.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

A: I've been extremely lucky and have NOT worked for anyone difficult or nightmarish - high standards and extremely fast-paced or high-pressure environments, yes. Compared to, say, a more corporate environment where an executive assistant's career ceiling is really only that of a more senior executive assistant?

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

You will rarely find any cohesive answers for this question, though, because the job description for any Administrative Assistant position will vary widely depending on the industry, the company, the department, and even the individual boss involved. Mentoring a Young Executive. Similar Posts: Create a Desk Reference Manual.

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