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Should I get certified as an administrative professional?

Office Dynamics

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?

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

Being a 'doer' who takes great pride in my work as an administrative professional, with very few gaps in my work history, you can imagine what life has been like for me since making that leap. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard.

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

Who's the Real Boss?

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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An Admin’s Guide to Career Curation

All Things Admin

To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Building a strong professional network can open doors to new opportunities and invaluable insights.

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11 Effective Ways for Assistants to Work From Home

Office Dynamics

You can find several industry-specific books on our website. Update your professional portfolio. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

Professional and personal development are keys to keeping one of the largest workforce teams educated and invested in not only their own growth, but the growth and success of the company and field they have chosen to share their knowledge with. Time to read and share professional blogs, articles, books, and webinars (most are free!).

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