All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Keep in mind that some are better than others, and each has its own features, interface, and cost. Personally, I use WordPress.com because I’ve found it’s the best fit for my needs and you can get started at no cost. You might prefer a different site. Keep an eye out for typos, grammatical errors, and anything that looks off.

Resume 98

Resume Mentoring Skills Social Media 98

Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. So, do professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff? People want to know if they’re worth it.

OfficeTeam 230

OfficeTeam PowerPoint Skills Administrative Professionals 230

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2016

The confidence I gained from the recognition has led me to set up my own network, the Peterborough PA Network, from which I have had some amazing opportunities, the most recent of which is becoming a Non-Executive Director at EPAA, the Executive and Personal Assistant’s Association, which launched in January 2016.

Networking 100

Networking 2013 2016 Twitter 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2016

Tally the cost. Confidence only comes from taking action. For example, are you speaking up to correct a misunderstanding that could lead to litigation or to heal a relationship riff? Once you have clarity about what you want in this circumstance, your focus and follow-through will be stronger. Need motivation? Ready, Set Go!

UPS 100

UPS Confidence Learning Administrative Professionals 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. Private colleges may seem expensive but they offer many scholarships to help offset this cost. Some colleges offer scholarships.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

A possible response could be – I will utilize any downtime researching professional development opportunities such as free or low-cost webinars, training, conferences, etc. I learned additional confidence and to speak up when the position’s duties radically changed within days of being hired.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

However, like any of these online platforms, there are always sly ways to render yourself a multitude of good reviews, with the most popular way to be to negotiate 5 star reviews with the Poster in exchange for a low cost task. COST: How much are they quoting you?

Resume 52

Resume Cover Letter AT&T Interviewing 52

Eat Your Career

MAY 11, 2020

In fact, they are often administrative professionals who have little to no training. According to the Project Management Institute, failed projects cost organizations millions of dollars a year. You become a more well-rounded professional. You’ll no longer just be “winging it.”

Project Management 262

Project Management Skills Management Administrative Professionals 262

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking an active part in coordinating CyberCrimeCon (annual global cybersecurity conference) to streamline processes around international guests’ travel, negotiate with the hotels and sponsors to get discounts, and save additional costs by involving volunteers.

International 75

International ASAP Negotiating Administrative Professionals 75