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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. A manager can call for references or give a practical during the interview.

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Quiet Hiring: Admin Professional Trend

Bonnie Low-Krayman

In addition to already having excellent organizational, communication, and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex the following skills. Here’s the link to the original article from the Administrative Professional Today newsletter.

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example

All Things Admin

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

All Things Admin

As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. Create a professional portfolio – in print and online. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website? And that’s OK…most of the time.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

A print portfolio is useful in face-to-face meetings where you can physically present it in a three-ring binder or other professional format. An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization.

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

Office Dynamics

Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. The survey was developed by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals. Their responses: Very important 39%.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

A professional portfolio is necessary for every success-minded admin, whether you’re actively looking for a new position or perfectly content in your current role. Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE.

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