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A day in the life: Laura O’Malley, Team Lead and Executive PA, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Practically Perfect PA

It could be for meeting papers, information for my Directors or data for reports, not a day goes by without having to chase numerous colleagues for various outstanding pieces of work, regardless of how many reminders you have sent in the lead up to a deadline…. What is the hardest part of your day? Chasing people!

Health 100
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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

There was less sharing of information and limited collaboration. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Project Management – Time Management, Critical Thinking and Coordination Skills. The role has changed and so must we.

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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. Sally : I’m a recent convert to the project management/list making tool called Trello – I use it for every job that I have and so many things at home.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. Concomitantly, over the last three years I've served as a committee member and conference organizer with an educational nonprofit. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

Temping 40
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Ep 241: Elena Navarro on Corporate Culture, Toxic Workplaces, and Maintaining Confidentiality

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

It’s probably one of the most you’re privy to a lot of information. No one teaches you that there’s no rulebook that you’re given, you know, on how to deal with all of that information. What’s maybe a couple tips that you’ve seen done well, as far as promoting positive company culture.

AT&T 85
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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Yes, Outlook Training and Training in Supporting a University Committee. Common sense and practicality, along with willingness to absorb and use as much information on the job goes a long way towards performing well as an Assistant. At a previous employer, an Admin had just achieved her BSBA and applied for a Project Manager position.

IAAP 100