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How do assistants get promoted?

Practically Perfect PA

Having worked in that position for a few years I was promoted to Account Manager and then a few years later made redundant. Well as you can see over a ten year period technically I have only ever been promoted once from the position of administrator / assistant into another and different type of role. Use your network.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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

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Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Asking for recommendations is something you should be doing all-year round, just like networking. Progressive work experience is always a smart goal.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How you network, how you brand and sell yourself, and how amazing you are as an assistant all play a factor. 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. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. Case in point, I worked for a short time at a social networking website.) I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. My boss seems oblivious. 3) Have a strategy.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Perhaps you are already a 2nd or 3rd assistant to someone high profile and you want to run the office of your executive as you get promoted through the years. Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty.