Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

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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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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. Clear indication of administrative intent and commitment.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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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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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Handling day-to-day administration for one or more executives, a team or network, an admin assistant is the “eyes and ears” of a company, privy to unique and powerful insights about the company culture , performance and future direction. Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office.

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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! Project Management. Contact or Contact Me.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. It is an impressive team project management tool. Another person used Sli.do

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I have seen young people in the profession who are smart, bright and great administrative or personal executive assistants who are very successful. I hear questions like, “Will this give me an advantage in the workplace?”

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Break them down into manageable milestones, both short-term and long-term, to track your progress and stay motivated. Craft a compelling resume , update your LinkedIn profile, and create a professional portfolio that showcases your accomplishments. Set SMART Career Goals. Continuous Learning and Skill Development.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

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. I would love to hear some of your ideas. Joan Burge.

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

I started my blog A Great Day’s Work to share resources with administrative professionals in an effort to help them be successful in their career and inspire them to lead in the workplace. I work full time as the Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Rancho Cordova in California. Chico, California.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you choose to do more of what you’re doing today, or pursue something entirely different, the experience you’ve gained in your administrative role is the perfect foundation for whatever you choose to do next. One of those strategies is to create a “stop doing” list as you create your “to-do” list.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. Here are five administrative assistant skills that can help you get hired, succeed on the job and drive your career.

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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. She told Libby, hey, why don’t you send your resume over to Oprah? And why would I ever trade NYC for Chicago?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume is the most important part of your package. Tailor your resume to include your best skills, responsibilities and accomplishments that match the need of employers. Packaging Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume is the most important part of your package. Tailor your resume to include your best skills, responsibilities and accomplishments that match the need of employers. Packaging Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. When writing your professional development plan for the upcoming year and tracking accomplishments. When a new manager or executive comes on board and you want him or her to quickly gain an overview of your talents and experiences.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. When writing your professional development plan for the upcoming year and tracking accomplishments. When a new manager or executive comes on board and you want him or her to quickly gain an overview of your talents and experiences.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

So, if the marketing function has been reduced or cut, but the social media for the company still needs to be managed, then put your hand up for it! Perhaps the accounts team have been cut…so why don’t you step in to help manage the invoicing? So update that resume and see what’s out there! The post Epic pandemic?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

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! What have you experienced lately that seemed potentially negative at first, but led to a positive impact on your career? www.danabuchanan.com.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Soft Skills Soft skills include being able to handle customer service issues and basic, appropriate, and effective interaction with co-workers, clients and customers, and management. Get involved.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.” Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” ~ Seth Godin. It’s no secret the world has changed. You are doing more with less. Things are moving at the speed of light. The question is … what are you doing about it? How are you standing out?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea.

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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. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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