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Furthering Your Education on a Budget

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The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that the average undergraduate tuition at public colleges during 2018-2019 was $18,383.00, all included (fees, tuition, housing, etc.) Still, there are ways to continue to increase your skills at work without spending a massive amount of money. and $47,419.00 Know your end goal.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

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From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. This is not smart.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Asmuth is sponsored by Saucony, which offers best-in-class footwear, running shoes and running apparel.

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

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Skilled needleworkers mix decorative stitches, thread types and even beads to create intricate handheld works of art. When I arrived at my beginner’s class in summer 2018 as an eager 32-year-old, I was the youngest stitcher by at least 20 years. It’s a sophisticated paint-by-numbers of sorts. Some people even say it’s prayerful.

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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

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May 21, 2018. Gillie attended my World Class Assistant certification and designation course in Las Vegas many years ago. During our World Class Assistant course, I teach the importance of a Career Portfolio. During the class, I allow time for attendees to create the first hard copy draft of their portfolio.

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Want to Boost Your Creativity? Try These 12 Easy Hacks This Year

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Gerard Puccio, department chair and professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College in New York, says creativity is a survival skill. Try this by visiting art galleries, sitting in on (or taking) local art classes or shadowing a graphic design team for a day. Not necessarily.

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Free Chapters From Joan’s Book: Who Took My Pen…Again?

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Joan’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed , is set to be released in Septemeber, 2018. Each administrator in your organization needs to raise her sights to elevate the career so that she, and others who follow, can grow and become better in their skills. To invest in you means to believe in you.

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