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Tips for the Traveling Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

Administrative professionals are the superheroes of travel planning. Pack a couple dryer sheets in with your clothes. These can prevent wrinkles from forming in your suitcase, and your clothes come out smelling laundry fresh rather than like a stale airplane! Their only kryptonite? Themselves. In the Air and On the Road.

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What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day

Office Dynamics

What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day. I say capable because I feel that administrative professional’s day is a day about acknowledging someone who does a great job for your organization and deserves a little extra recognition. Congratulations you have an assistant!

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Strive to ensure that your overall “image package” – hair, clothing, shoes, accessories and make-up – says to others, “I’m happy with myself. Simply carry yourself well as you walk – with shoulders back, head up and smile on your face, of course. Practice good grooming. I’m attractive and enthusiastic about life and the work I do.”.

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Strive to ensure that your overall “image package” – hair, clothing, shoes, accessories and make-up – says to others, “I’m happy with myself. Simply carry yourself well as you walk – with shoulders back, head up and smile on your face, of course. Practice good grooming. I’m attractive and enthusiastic about life and the work I do.”.

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Looking the Part

Laughing all the Way to Work

Donations of business clothes are collected for people who are going on an interview or just starting a new job and otherwise couldn't afford clothes for the office. This Administrative Professionals' week, if you are able, why not consider donating to this worthy cause.

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

Sure, it’s fun to live in the moment, but when you realize you’re thousands of miles from home without so much as a place to stay or a change of clothes, you’ll wish you’d made a plan. Your administrative career should not be left to chance.

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

And then in my later teens, I worked at a women’s clothing store. I started out as a Receptionist and worked my way up the administrative ranks for 20 years following. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. There is a big difference between a job and a career.

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