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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Throughout her career, she has also formed and managed administrative teams, including a team of soon-to-be 1 4 that globally supports approximately 1 ,000 employees. Before that, I was a public administrator at the university. A few weeks into her post, she hand-selected me to join her team as special assistant.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

But there are several things you can do to address the situation professionally and respectfully. Your professional network can be a great resource!) It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization.

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Where are all of the Administrative Assistants Hiding?

Office Dynamics

I speak to hundreds of assistants throughout the year, have touched thousands of admins in some way, shape, or form (whether it’s through my books, published articles in more than 100 trade journals, product purchasers, partnering with OfficeArrow.com, AdminSecret.com, Ragan Communications, Desk Demon or hundreds of other vehicles.

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Where are all of the Administrative Assistants Hiding?

Office Dynamics

I speak to hundreds of assistants throughout the year, have touched thousands of admins in some way, shape, or form (whether it’s through my books, published articles in more than 100 trade journals, product purchasers, partnering with OfficeArrow.com, AdminSecret.com, Ragan Communications, Desk Demon or hundreds of other vehicles.

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Market Yourself, Advance Your Administrative Career

Office Dynamics

Method #4: Network Extensively. Many administrative professionals, the majority of whom are women, seem to think that marketing yourself and bragging are the same. Your presence in the workplace each day is a form of career-advancement marketing, whether you’re aware of it or not. Method #2 : Befriend Your Supervisor.