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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. Professional Portfolio. Volunteer work.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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Stand Out at Your Next Performance Review With a Professional Portfolio!

All Things Admin

And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to present your professional portfolio at review time! What is a Professional Portfolio? A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess. Cover letters. Letters of recommendation.

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective. So let me put this to you: You’re presented with two candidates – the first is an EA who has been working in the same company for the last 10 years. Be upfront in your cover letter. Don’t list your entire employment history.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.