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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Entries now open for the Sustainable Design Collective Annual Awards

Workplace Insight

Each entry will be judged by a panel of 10 independent industry experts against specified criteria. Manufacturers and suppliers also participate through hosting table discussions and workshops. “We Launched in 2023, this year’s Forum will include presentations, panel discussions, workshops as well as the popular material lab.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

Matthew is the PA to Lucy Brazier, the CEO of Marcham Publishing which produces the amazing Executive Secretary Magazine. For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry.

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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. PA Life Training Courses. So where do we begin?

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Magazine Subscriptions. This eventually enabled me to then request paid internal and external training.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc. Register now!

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

We all belonged to varying industry sectors but one thing became clear which united us all Рwe had all inherited generic job specs full of clich̩s rather than ones based on our actual remits and duties. Supervise and train other clerical staff. Lucy Brazier РExecutive Secretary Magazine April 23, 2105.