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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Shelagh Donnelly is the founder and publisher of Exceptional EA ( [link] ), an online resource for administrative professionals that’s read in more than 130 countries.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. Without my ‘overqualified’ opportunities, throughout my career, I would not be career happy today! My hours were reduced and benefits lost. I started my search for a new position and one of my own main requirements was benefits.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

If the situation is to change, then EAs need to participate in the assertion about what assistants do and the responsibilities they now hold. Ask for an annual training budget and make your case for why a particular training program is useful for your role. Celebrate the achievements of your peers publicly and privately.

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