Administrative Professionals, Confidence, Resume and UPS

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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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. My LinkedIn.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Resume Gifts PDF

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. But before you hang up your admin hat and log out of your computer for the last time, there are some things you should do to ensure an easy transition for you, your colleagues, and your executives.

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

All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Before you start applying for new positions, make sure your portfolio is up to date with your current resume, work samples, certifications, etc. It’s also instrumental in any career change, whether you’re continuing with the admin profession or changing career paths completely.

Confidence

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Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 2

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms. As much as confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component. Joan Burge. . That was way out of my comfort zone!

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To Be or Not to Be: How to find yourself a Genuine Resume Writer

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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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. Each type helps set you up for success.

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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.

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Libby Moore on Dreams, Letting Go, and Landing the Job as Oprah Winfrey’s Chief of Staff

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby. A friend of a friend of a friend set her up. She ended up cleaning houses and taking odd jobs.

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Interviewing Resume Confidence 2016

Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I learned additional confidence and to speak up when the position’s duties radically changed within days of being hired. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! www.danabuchanan.com.

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Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

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? When was the last time you added a new skill, key responsibility, certification, or degree to your resume? Are you keeping up? The world of work is changing!

Learning

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Career Blogging: A new way of marketing yourself

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. Make sure if you are using your blog as part of your "career package" that you keep your blog professional and on target. I have gained confidence in what I do from reading and writing about it.

IAAP

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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

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

And always checking up on you. 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. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Did you do this? Did you do that?

Management

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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. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

Time Zones

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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. The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? (Or Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

Self Esteem

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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. Why not take the time to tidy up a bit. Make it a comfortable work area to free you up to do your job well. ▼ August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength. " Warning! I look like that!!

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

Time Zones

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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. To finalize your minutes, you will just need to tidy up the language and formatting for the Chairs approval. I enjoy the preparation leading up to the meeting. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done.

Agenda

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It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

When he is away, it is very quiet and sometimes I just have to get up and walk around and visit someone or it feels like I am there by myself. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time.

Time Zones

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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

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? As lunchtime came I noticed that nobody was leaving and I started to think I was going to have to give up my lunch so everyone could eat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. For paper things that I need to remember to follow up on, I put the letter or document in my Wait Bin (which is a tray for things I am waiting on). The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

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Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

Career Blogging: A new way of marketing yourself

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

Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Go with your gut feeling!

The Little Engine That Could.

It's all in how you feel

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.

On the job tips for new Admins.

Meeting preparation.

It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

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

Are you worried about job security?

When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

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