Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Being a 'doer' who takes great pride in my work as an administrative professional, with very few gaps in my work history, you can imagine what life has been like for me since making that leap. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Connection brings comfort and control.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Environment Retirement 189

Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Handling day-to-day administration for one or more executives, a team or network, an admin assistant is the “eyes and ears” of a company, privy to unique and powerful insights about the company culture , performance and future direction. Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office.

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Administrative Professionals Resume Project Management Skills 59

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! Communication Skills. Project Management.

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Resume Mentoring Skills Social Media 98

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. What are their administrative skills?

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Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes. A multigenerational team offers executives and managers more than just support assistance.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement 178

Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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Resume Cover Letter AT&T Interviewing 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I have seen young people in the profession who are smart, bright and great administrative or personal executive assistants who are very successful. The need for interpersonal skills is at an all-time high and its prominence will grow.

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Administrative Professionals Training Interviewing Resume 187

All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction. Break them down into manageable milestones, both short-term and long-term, to track your progress and stay motivated. Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Embrace Self-Discovery.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Goals Resume 52

All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you choose to do more of what you’re doing today, or pursue something entirely different, the experience you’ve gained in your administrative role is the perfect foundation for whatever you choose to do next. Recognize that change is a natural part of professional growth and that it’s never too late to make a move.

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Confidence Mentoring Administrative Professionals Skills 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

Update your professional portfolio. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals. I would love to hear some of your ideas. Joan Burge.

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Administrative Professionals Resume Calendars Learning 259

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connecting with the job description focuses on the skills you will bring and how they uniquely relate to the position. Connect at least one of your skills and one job requirement that is of most interest to you.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate. A clear understanding of how you can transfer your knowledge and skills to provide value to another organization.

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Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate. A clear understanding of how you can transfer your knowledge and skills to provide value to another organization.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

So, if the marketing function has been reduced or cut, but the social media for the company still needs to be managed, then put your hand up for it! Perhaps the accounts team have been cut…so why don’t you step in to help manage the invoicing? Keep your skills up – Study. Keep your skills up – Take on other work.

Resume 52

Resume Skills Customer Service Payroll 52

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

We as office professionals need to arm ourselves with the tools to combat the day. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get involved.

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IAAP Filing Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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IAAP Resume Administrative Professionals 2007 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” ~ Seth Godin.

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Gifts Networking Promotion Social Media 191

Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Cover Letter Resume AT&T Travel 52

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.” Joan Burge.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Resume 2008 Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea.

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Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! I can hardly wait. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.”

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Resume 2008 Training 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

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Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? It is always weird for me to see myself on video.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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