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On Trains, Goats, Eagles, Social Media, and Not Jumpin' on the Crazy

Virtual Moxie

I’m now finding that prospective clients are expecting VAs to be experts in marketing (specifically social media) and techie skills (i.e. As for social media, three years ago, I said, for the first time, that the social media train was leaving the station and anyone not on it would be left behind.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Introduce them to all of the social media channels your company uses and define how you prefer employees or contractors on your team to engage with them online. email, instant messaging, project management tools).

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4 Ways Businesses Can Approach the New Generation Gap

Office Dynamics

Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers. Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. Offer Ongoing Tech Training.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

Project Management. Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles. Work Samples or Portfolio. Contact or Contact Me. Certifications. Communication Skills.

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What is a Virtual Assistant?

Karen Vivarelli

And this means they need to have a website and social media accounts at least. This can all be managed by a virtual assistant or a team of VAs. As you can imagine, for a business owner to be managing all aspects of their business by themselves is time consuming and overwhelming. Pretty amazing isn’t it?

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Embrace Change for Career Success!

All Things Admin

If I had resisted the changes that were happening in the economy, ignored the trends in social media marketing, and tried to stay exactly where I was in providing virtual assistance, I would not be as happy and fulfilled in my work as I am today. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)?

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Amy : I am currently an Executive Assistant at Skyscanner to the CTO, Director Engineering, Director of Project Management and the Director of HR. Make sure you are up to speed with all the new office programmes, apps, social media and technology and use this to your advantage. Who are they and what did they contribute?