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Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed!

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If someone is doing something or saying something that is unacceptable to you, then you need to speak up in a professional and assertive manner. Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Thirst for knowledge. Happy April everyone!

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7 Must-Do Actions to be Successful in Your Career as an Administrative Assistant

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More assertive? This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. See yourself in a new light, starting today! What are your secret dreams and visions for who you want to be or where you want to be a better person at work? Do you wish you were more confident? A better communicator? Better managing conflict?

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

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When Joan presents training, she always receives similar feedback: People think she is “poised, polished and professional.”. We know that investing in a comprehensive training program like World Class Assistant is a big decision. Learning to communicate at the executive level is absolutely essential for success and it’s extremely rare.

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Today’s Administrative Assistant Has Power

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I often see this in my training classes. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. The group came up with over 400 ideas which later became the now Amazon-best-seller, Who Took My Pen. Don’t settle for “top of the mind” thinking. I assign various activities throughout the day and there may be one group who is always done first.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

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Training Coordinator. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Event Planner. Graphic Designer.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career in Administrative Services

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This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. You’re invited to join the FREE Eat Your Career Resource Library where you’ll gain immediate access to dozens of tools to advance your professional skills and achieve career fulfillment. Chrissy also has an amazing book called The Proactive Professional and some incredible ebooks and guides.

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Time For Administrative Professionals To Stay Vigilant!

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We have an established anti-harassment law with teeth in it, specific policies and guidelines in place, along with ongoing awareness training and, most importantly, swift consequences for poor behavior. This is my challenge to all admin professionals for 2017 Admin Professionals Week : Now is the time to dial up your professional selves.