Career Development Training for Personal and Executive Assistants - Do You Have to Be a Techie? - Navigating the Tech Industry as an Executive Assistant

Learn and master the skills you need to be an incredible Assistant ➔ https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/ https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/newsletter/ In this panel session, we explore the skills and qualities needed to excel as an assistant in the tech industry. Our panellists, Pam, Rosie, and Julia, share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the fast-paced world of technology. Pam emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness and relationship-building in the tech industry. Being able to dig into resources like Google searches, LinkedIn, or reaching out to a network is key. She also highlights the value of soft skills, such as prioritizing tasks and managing calendars, which are consistent across industries. Rosie relies on tech-savvy skills, having worked hard to gain a basic understanding of HTML, coding, engineering, and product management. She stresses the importance of empathy and understanding the challenges others face to make their jobs easier. Being able to do basic troubleshooting and learning new software quickly are also essential skills. Julia, who doesn't consider herself very techie, shares that her role as a business executive requires strategic thinking and navigating potential blockers. She highlights the importance of soft skills and building relationships. Adaptability is crucial, especially in a startup going through hypergrowth, where there's no time for lengthy processes. Watch the full session to learn more about how these experienced assistants navigate the tech industry and the skills they rely on to excel in their roles. 👉 Subscribe to Practically Perfect PA for more insights and tips on how to excel as an assistant in the tech industry. #PracticallyPerfectPA #TechPanel #DoYouHaveToBeATechie #ExecutiveAssistant #TechIndustry #Resourcefulness #RelationshipBuilding #TechSavvySkills #adaptability CONNECT WITH US: LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/practically-perfect-pa/ Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/practicallyperfectpa 🛠 MORE COURSES AND RESOURCES: https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/resources/ https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/online-courses