Category: career path
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Day 11: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
December is flying by, and here we are with the second last day of the 2020 edition of my Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I…
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Day 10: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
It’s Day 10 of the 2020 edition of this 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve conducted…
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Day Nine: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
We’re in the home stretch, and I’m delighted to bring you Day Nine of the 2020 edition of this 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I…
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Day Eight: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
… and just like that, we’ve reached Day Eight of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the…
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Day Seven: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Welcome to Day Seven of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition! At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve…
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Day Six: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
It’s mid-December, and we’ve reached the halfway mark of the 2020 edition of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition. At this time of year, I look back on the many…
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Day Five: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Is this month flying by for you? At this time of year, I look back on the many Real Careers interviews I’ve conducted with impressive assistants since 2015. Today, I’m…
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Day Four: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Are you ready for more? I’m happy to bring you Day Four of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re just catching up on this celebration of insights and…
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Day Three: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
We’re on a roll We’re on a December roll! This is the fourth year of my 12 Days of Real Careers tradition, in which we look back on the many…
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Day Two: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
Did you enjoy yesterday’s read? More insights from assistants around the globe I’m happy to bring you Day Two of this year’s edition of 12 Days of Real Careers. If you’re…
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Day One: 2020’s 12 Days of Real Careers
12 Days of Real Careers: I’m delighted to bring back my annual tradition. Over a series of 12 days, I’m bringing readers the gift of inspiring and practical excerpts from…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip 10
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do Take care of yourself. Assistants are so accustomed to taking care of others that you may…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Nine
Change is a constant Be demonstrably open to change. If you’re uncomfortable with change, seek out ways to increase your comfort. While change is something assistants routinely handle, it’s increasingly…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Eight
This one’s about management – self-management Manage yourself, rather than your time. Exercise discipline in managing yourself, which involves being intentional in your focus. Be open to constructive critiques. Do…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Seven
R-e-s-p-e-c-t If you want your colleagues to respect you, demonstrate self-respect and the capacity to establish and maintain boundaries – hard as the latter can be. When it comes to…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Six
Here’s another tip for you Network, internally and externally. Step up to the plate as a contributor; volunteer and seek out or create opportunities to stretch yourself professionally and personally.…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Five
Here’s the fifth of my 10 tips for you Communicate professionally. Consider that your attitude, body language and choice of words shape and influence your reputation. If you’ve been to…
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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Four
Let’s start February with Tip Four Identify people you admire; study and learn from those who hold roles that reflect your aspirations. Study how those people communicate. Observe how they…