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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all Рwe had all inherited generic job specs full of clich̩s rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title.

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Write The Best Job Descriptions In 7 Easy Steps | Free Templates

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Marketing Manager Job Description We are looking for an experienced and versatile Marketing Manager to engage with our company. The person will be in charge of overseeing the promotion of our company's brands. Strong and effective project management skills. Sales reps across almost every industry.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

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To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. Example : I was new to the financial services industry in 2009 and found some of the terminology unfamiliar. I decided to start reading books and newspaper articles about the industry. Negotiation Skills.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. I've heard of EAs who are promoted to Operations or Facilities roles later on in their careers but at this point, I am playing both roles.