Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. If they do pay for your training it may commit you to working at the company for a period of time, but it is worth it if it gets you one step closer to your goal.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Train and mentor others. Get certified in a marketable skill – such as Microsoft Office programs, event planning, office management, or project management. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Earning online certifications and receiving training in civilian management practices can be helpful when applying for jobs.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Maybe you can be their estate manager in charge of everything from renovations, chef, gardener, pool boy, driver, security staff to nanny. While you will have to work out of their home, if you are in charge of everyone else, and all those projects, that's equivalent to being a project manager at a company.

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