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Branching out – moving on from being an EA

Practically Perfect PA

Alongside this hands on experience I also went back to college at weekends to obtain an events qualification so I could feel confident in the legal and compliance sides of the industry. Get a mentor. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

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Branching out – moving on from being an EA

Practically Perfect PA

Alongside this hands on experience I also went back to college at weekends to obtain an events qualification so I could feel confident in the legal and compliance sides of the industry. Get a mentor. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Previous to this I worked in such roles as Secretary to a group of Consultants, Marketing Assistant for an Architect firm, Facilities Coordinator for a construction company and Purchase Ledger for NHS Legal department just to name a few.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. So if you want to get your foot in the door as an admin, there is no shame in that and it will be valuable training for whatever career you ultimately choose.