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Administrative Professionals Day 2019 – A Message from Dana

Office Dynamics

I recently received an email from Joan in her trademark professional encouraging style. I realize many of you received this email and maybe additional emails celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and our profession. Please enjoy Administrative Professionals Day. You will amaze yourself!

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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

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. When you recognize your abilities, experience, and skills you lead by example (even if you think that no one is watching).

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The Perfect Executive Assistant—Hard Skills or Soft Skills?

C-Suite Assistants

If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.

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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

I was tickled to death when Gillie told me that when she interviewed with the CEO, she was like a mini-Joan. Learn excellent communication skills and how to have human moments. 4. The fact that Gillie had a professional designation did matter. She had landed the job of her life—and Gillie is about to turn 70.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Ask questions during the interview.

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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

Office Dynamics

Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning.

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An Interview with the Office Dynamics Team

Office Dynamics

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. The conference was a game changer for me.