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What do real people say about career growth?

20 people recorded interviews about career growth across 6 organisations. 6 of them mentioned improved movement or mobility in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about career growth in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

  • Mobility6 of 20 mentioned it
    And then I transitioned to Atlas. ⁓ I specifically chose to move to Atlas because I wanted a bit more flexibility in my time and then I also wanted a better paying role as well as an opportunity to just expand my know…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • Felt supported6 of 20 mentioned it
    The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • More clients5 of 20 mentioned it
    The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • Confidence4 of 20 mentioned it
    The last several years - and even as she moved into running a branch - really became a lot more confident in who she was and what she was doing.Scott & Angie Helgeson
  • Revenue growth4 of 20 mentioned it
    So this year I'm going to work a few more days because some good events popped up, and it should put me somewhere between $400 to half a million dollars in sales.Karim El-Tawansy
  • Family & relationships4 of 20 mentioned it
    I was just talking to a friend about this the other day that I think part of why they're so amazing is because... my wife and I were always able to be here and present for them.Karim El-Tawansy
  • Team & hiring2 of 20 mentioned it
    I would say it's been ⁓ one of the ways or one of the experiences I've had that have made me see myself as more than just an assistant and rather as a strategic partner. ⁓ It all started out with one of the trainings…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • Better systems1 of 20 mentioned it
    The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi

How long it took

  • 2 – 6 months · 1

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Showing 12 of 20 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • So before I joined Atlas, I was working freelance as a virtual assistant, but before that I had spent some time, I think about 10 plus years, working as an executive admin, ⁓ personal assistant, office administrator in actual physical companies here in Nairob…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • And so I had my eye on Institute of Restorative Health for quite a long time before I joined.Masha
  • I think if your child is considering getting involved with Vector Marketing, I understand the apprehension and the skepticism, but from our experience, I would recommend it 100%.Scott & Angie Helgeson

Frequently asked

Is Atlas Assistants better than working as a freelance virtual assistant?
Yes, Angelaleah Mwangi noted that moving from freelance work to Atlas provided better compensation, financial stability, and significantly more advanced training opportunities in AI and systems management. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
How does Atlas Assistants help with executive email management?
Atlas trains assistants to draft emails in advance by learning the executive's specific tone and voice. Angelaleah reports her executive now prefers her to write the initial drafts rather than writing them herself. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
Can an offshore assistant handle high-level strategic tasks?
According to Angelaleah, Atlas training allows assistants to move beyond mundane tasks to become strategic partners who handle content creation and complex systems, making them feel like a 'fish out of water' without these advanced tools. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
Is Vector Marketing a good opportunity for young people during transitions like COVID?
Liz Wayne observed that Vector successfully transitioned from in-person to virtual presentations during 2020. She noted it was a positive experience watching her son navigate these changes while building his sales skills from home. — Liz
What kind of professional growth can a student expect at Vector Marketing?
According to Liz Wayne, the growth is 'phenomenal.' Her son progressed from basic sales to recruiting, building teams, and eventually entering management, gaining wisdom far beyond his actual age. — Liz
How do communities react to students selling Cutco for Vector Marketing?
Liz mentions that in their community outside Omaha, people appreciate young people 'getting after it.' Whether they purchased knives or not, neighbors were excited to see a young person working hard and trying something new. — Liz

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