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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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Mimi Coiffait is a specialist sports industry EA and operations manager with over 10 years of experience supporting high profile organizations. She started working in professional sports over 10 years ago and has had a wide range of roles; from hospitality, to account management, marketing operations manager, and PA.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 8, 2024

With more resources, they tend to offer comprehensive benefits packages, structured training programs, and a wide range of opportunities for vertical and lateral movement within the company. Networking within a large company can open doors to diverse projects and teams, broadening your experience and skills.

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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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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. The relative importance of hard skills vs. soft skills can vary between industries and positions. Expand your professional network.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. LEADERSHIP QUOTE I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.

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Allwork

APRIL 11, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company, 100 women were promoted to manager for every 130 men in 2021. According to the BBC , “while the share of women in senior management roles is increasing incrementally, the ‘leaky pipeline’ effect means that fewer women reach the highest positions in companies.”

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Allwork

MARCH 19, 2024

Robotic process automation (RPA) tools, AI-based customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and even sophisticated AI-driven analytics platforms are all reshaping the way work is done across industries. Automation and machine learning can also pave the way for increased efficiency and better decision-making.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This new approach to coworking opens the door for people in other industries to benefit from the community and cost saving aspect of sharing space. The idea of selling space in other industries isn’t necessarily new. Why it’s happening The idea of selling space in other industries isn’t necessarily new.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 1, 2023

The study of 2,500 organisations in 12 countries and 10 industries found a small increase in the number of women at the C-suite and Board level (now 12 percent for both), and an increase to 40 percent representation of women in junior professional/specialist roles (37 percent in 2021). “To

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2022

However, the good news is that plenty of employment opportunities open up in a wide range of industries toward the end of the year, so it’s important to stay motivated during your job search. Many big companies with lots of departments managed to rebound after the initial shock of the pandemic. Emphasize your transferable skills.

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A journaling practice can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress and reflect on the aspects of your life that you’d like to improve. Start by assessing your current skills and reflecting on any feedback you may have received from a manager or supervisor. Remember that networking doesn’t only take place in a professional setting.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Leadership isn’t about having all the right answers.

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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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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no perfect formula for an AI expert —generally it’s a person who understands and can explain practical examples where they’ve implemented deep learning or neural networks, who is versed in Python and understands the major cloud AI/ML offerings,” Tom says. “AI There’s plenty of information out there.”

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These may include learning new skills through professional development courses or outlining steps to expand your professional network. The loss of ambiguity helps you manage stress that leaves you powerless and replaces it with the kind of stress that guides your career with discipline and calm. But that’s just the beginning.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Every year, the SUCCESS Women of Influence awards shine an exciting spotlight on remarkable women who transcend boundaries, inspiring and transforming lives across diverse industries and communities. It acknowledges that women’s contributions are indispensable, spanning not only specific roles but all facets of life and industry.

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Allwork

JANUARY 17, 2024

This approach emphasizes the need for managers to have some knowledge of their employees’ lives outside of work and the emotional intelligence to recognize the impact that change can have on psychological wellbeing. The ultimate goal is to create a sense of connection for individuals, regardless of their background or situation.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But if taking time away from work is not feasible, or you’ve already attended graduate school, then looking online for training opportunities could be your best bet. employers agreed that earning an industry microcredential strengthens a candidate’s job application, and 74% say that it would positively influence a hiring decision.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

These basics apply to a variety of software systems like Constant Contact, Mailchimp, and to many industry-customized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Learn about subscribers, audiences, tags and campaigns to leverage your network and reach targeted communities within your audience. Create & Apply Tags.

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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. Prior to Complex, Cathy held executive assistant positions within the advertising and creative industries. SwipedOn is the fastest-growing visitor and employee management software. Developing your Emotional Intelligence .

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Cathy Rong is Chief of Staff for the multi-hyphenate Questlove where she manages the artist’s day-to-day professional and personal life. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cathy talks about building community, managing up, advocating for yourself, and the difference between an EA vs a Chief of Staff.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. I thought I would give you a quick overview of the various training platforms for assistants and a few words of wisdom. Limited number of attendees.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account.

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

The flexible workspace industry has come together to provide support, training, resources, additional levels of safety and as many of the other basics as possible to help people to continue to live and work. . Ilya Bezruchko is the CEO of BeeWorking , a Kyiv-based coworking network started in 2018. . Will my savings last? .

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Actions PAs should take: Communicate with managers and HR about what the job involves. Give regular feedback to managers, making assessments a two-way system. Share knowledge with other PAs through internal and external networks. Actions the industry should take: Educate recruiters about PA titles.

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Allwork

MAY 25, 2023

It’s something the industry can be incredibly proud of, and I predict it will become ever more important as we move through the next 12 months. Flexible workspaces also help to grow small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing them with courses, training, networking opportunities, mentorship, internships and affordable workspace.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. Leslie has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Barclays, and most recently at an asset management firm with 10bn AuM. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A leader sees greatness in other people.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management. By harnessing the power of AI, remote workers can leverage smart tools to enhance video conferencing, document sharing, and project management.

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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. What advice would you give an assistant starting out in the industry?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account.

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Etiquette Facebook 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Green is a proud native of Boston, MA and has been a trusted advisor to executives in various industries for well over 10 years. Green is a proud native of Boston, MA and has been a trusted advisor to executives in various industries for well over 10 years. in Speech Pathology and a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management.

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