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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

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When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. One consistent ad hoc duty for me throughout my career has been ‘maintenance woman’.

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Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold

Stephanie LH Calahan

- How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity | Main | Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed » Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold (Guest Post: Sheila Zayas) How many times have you had a product idea only to see someone else on a 30-minute infomercial promoting YOUR idea?

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. So what are you thankful for?

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Break The Routine, Inspire Yourself!

Professional Assistant Blog

Each and every day will pass and you will get closer and closer to your goal. It could be anything, such as getting that promotion , helping others more, etc. F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Keep it short and simple though. Whats next?

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Motivation to be Motivated

The Office Professionals Place

Obviously, you will get accolades from your employer such as promotions or bonuses but you should also make a point to reward yourself. Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. List short/long term goals When we have a clear outline of how our goals are reached we perform better.

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10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson

The Office Professionals Place

Each day, we are on the court (workplace) implement “plays&# (making decisions) so that we can stay in the game (remain employed) and ultimately reach the championship to reap the rewards (promotion). Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. Completing the steps to reach goals gets you to the reward.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. This can be a rewarding career change for those suited to this type of work.

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