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5 Reasons to Question Everything

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Because of technology and other rapid-change factors, industries and jobs are constantly evolving to require new skill sets and fresh approaches. So we must now be lifelong learners , adapters and questioners—always asking, How can I take what I know and update it, what new skills should I add to my arsenal and where do I go from here?

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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4 Powerful Lessons We Can Learn from Famous Amos Founder Wally Amos

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Recipe tip 1: Start with a transferable skill set Early in his career, Amos worked at the William Morris Agency, eventually becoming the company’s first Black talent agent. First outline your skills and strengths. Amos exemplifies how to think outside the box … err, cookie jar. That’s not what I want to do. I’m a promoter,” he said.

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Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014

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I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. Below you will find links to my favourite posts from 2014. Which secretary skills are worth keeping? The post Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Thanks again to everyone for reading the blog this year. See you next year!

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Great Employees Have These 3 Things

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Lennox’s most successful employees have developed three traits: positive mindset, skill-level competency and being action-oriented. Sometimes agents can have the right mindset, but lack the skill level to compete. When this is the case, it’s up to the leader or manager to help their employees develop their skills.

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Freelancers Added Over $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy In 2023

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economy in 2023 — marking a 78% increase since 2014. The growth of freelancing is an offshoot of a broader trend where flexibility, diversity of technical and creative skills , and market adaptability are key factors for success. trillion to the U.S. The post Freelancers Added Over $1 Trillion to U.S.

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The U.S. Needs More Tradespeople and Women Are Answering the Call

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and fewer workers entering the trades than in previous decades, the United States is facing a skilled worker crisis. The aging of skilled workers The aging of the skilled worker population is an area of concern. Between 2014 and 2022, the number of female apprentices more than doubled, and in 2022, 13.8%

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