Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Getting delulu about your job hunt or career transition A shocking 84% of hiring companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who doesn’t have the required skills in that job description you’ve been reading and rereading, according to 2019 research from a global staffing firm, Robert Half. Maintain it or adopt it.

Job Hunting 282

Job Hunting Clothes Stress Skills 282

Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

Having assisted 21 organizations transition to hybrid work, I can confirm that this discomfort, which stems from a loss of control and confidence in their abilities, is the greatest obstacle for middle managers in effective hybrid management. This cognitive bias leads us to overestimate the extent of control we have over external events.

Policies 246

Policies Job Hunting Collaborate Management 246

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Don’t stake all your self confidence on one, narrow sliver of your humanity. Taking the time to look for patterns in your life and contemplating what those decisions or events mean gives you a more cohesive perspective. Sometimes what seems like a bad event turns out to be fine or even good, you just didn't know it at the time.

Job Hunting 75

Job Hunting Stress Self Esteem Skills 75

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Think of an example that shows you achieving more than your role required, such as that great event you managed or the extremely complex trip you organised for your Executive. With any example that you use demonstrate that you set yourself objective and goals, which you worked really hard to achieve and that you are proud of your successes.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Your portfolio also helps you set and track your goals. And there’s nothing like looking over your professional portfolio to give you the confidence boost you need to see how far you’ve come and how much further you can go! 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

Resume 52

Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Attend one professional event a year. Instead of a latte every day, start putting the money into a professional event fund. Stay current.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. It goes back to what I said about your career goals and aspirations. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100