Administrative Professionals, Confidence, Learning and Resume

Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. Stating facts about your performance is a form of professionalism and confidence. Providing exceptional service both professionally and personally encourages confidence and growth.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

JUNE 28, 2023

As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. You need to document your key processes and responsibilities so that your successor can step into the position with confidence. Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce.

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Should I get certified as an administrative professional?

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?

Administrative Professionals

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Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move. Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Reflect on Your Passions and Interests.

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Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia

Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 2

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, it is used in a variety of situations and conversations. As much as confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! These five simple steps can help. Certifications.

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Ep 126: Ask Me Anything – Questions About The Leader Assistant Book

Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. How does this stay current with the times that most HR professionals now I’ve conferred with on LinkedIn have said up to 2 pages is perfectly acceptable? The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. CONNECT WITH ME. My LinkedIn.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. Performance Reviews.

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Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? Expect that a commitment to learning will require time and hard work.

Learning

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Rarely, if ever, are any of those reasons a desperate move or because one simply desires contentment or lacks professional development desire. Constant learning with gratitude is a state of mind. True story; happy next chapter!

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Ep 154: Crafting the Perfect Resume for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. Not even color. Just black and white.

Administrative Professionals

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Career Blogging: A new way of marketing yourself

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. I have gained confidence in what I do from reading and writing about it.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. One thing Ive learned over the years is that an arsenal of compelling stories and anecdotes related to my career can be extremely useful.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

Time Zones

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

Management

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try. I think I can, I think I can.&#

Self Esteem

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing. Writing on a subject you know nothing about is a good way to learn something about that particular topic.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask.

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! What about your work space? 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. I had a notepad and pen with me so continued the minutes by hand, but it was a lesson learned to check in the bottom right hand corner of my computer to see if I actually have power. No surprises! Choose New. My battery power died half way through the meeting.

Agenda

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It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! For instance, I am horrible at collating.

Time Zones

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being professional , professional assistant , working smart Reactions: 4comments: Evesaid.

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. The same can be said for employees. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Should I get certified as an administrative professional?

Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

Ep 126: Ask Me Anything – Questions About The Leader Assistant Book

4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

Overqualified and Interviewing

Ep 154: Crafting the Perfect Resume for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals

Career Blogging: A new way of marketing yourself

Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Go with your gut feeling!

When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Confessions of a Micro-Manager

The Little Engine That Could.

We don't know what we don't know

Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

It's all in how you feel

Meeting preparation.

It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

On the job tips for new Admins.

Are you worried about job security?

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

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