On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Could your communication skills be holding you back? You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. There should be an internal message that will tell you if it’s not feeling right,” she says. Are you dressing correctly?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

Administrative professionals play a critical role within companies – one that demands a great deal of organization and skill across a wide range of areas. Administrative professionals play a pivotal role in the social, political and internal structure of the company.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Here is my business card. We recently were awarded Business of the Year by Businessweek. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood. Short, sweet, and to the point!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

They interact with internal and external clients; they work with multiple levels of managers. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. This isn’t politics as usual. Your leader’s staff. Your leader’s family and friends.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

They interact with internal and external clients; they work with multiple levels of managers. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. This isn’t politics as usual. Your leader’s staff. Your leader’s family and friends.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? Notice none of this is about you!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? Notice none of this is about you!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

More and more firms are allowing their employees to blog, whether it be internal or external. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available. You can also set a Task by right clicking on an email and choose Move to Folder. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Over time, you will get the hang of dealing with difficult people and will become easier and easier each time. Eventually, you will get just a little annoyed and brush it off. Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

This person sounds like a typical self-indulgent hipocrit who is climbing the ladder because of her people skills (kissing up) and not actual work related skills. After that the accused is going to get defensive no matter how nice you are.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

She gave me her business card. In college, I sat next to this girl and I overheard she interned at a very prominent radio station. I secured a position as an intern for the drive home radio DJ who is a celebrity now too. The cards and stationary are from Target and the business cards were bought from Vista Print.

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