Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines. Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. HR, Project Management, Accounts, Training or Events. Get a mentor. Be a sponge.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

T raining and Development – organizations are investing more than ever before in specialized training. Cross-training, Mentoring – Open your heart and be a mentor to others. o Train your executives how to work with you. o Persuasion skills. o Negotiation. o Presentation skills. Propose ideas.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Negotiating Travel Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The manager had been asked to participate in some leadership training opportunities, and he passed on those — he thought they were stupid. In your role, you can help people understand what’s in it for them if they adopt something or if they take certain training. FIND A MENTOR. ” — Cynthia Young.

Administrative Professionals 40

Administrative Professionals AT&T Retirement Environment 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. Be willing to do anything and learn a lot of different skill sets and software programs so you are indispensable. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Interviewing Mentoring Promotion 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 30, 2012

One reason why hiring new college grads is beneficial is because companies can mold them and train them to their liking. Align yourself also means to seek out the ones who have been around the longest and get their advice, have them informally mentor you, and make sure you figure out who your boss’ stakeholders are.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Resume Goals Mentoring 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. When you leave your job, other companies will only consider you for jobs of equal or higher pay and skills. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. You can always save or make more money. You can’t replace people as easily.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40