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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Recommended Resource: Straight Talk About Salaries (Recorded Webinar). Have you purchased other training from the organization in the past and, if so, was it worthwhile? Do you trust them?

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Because being respected and valued at work is more important than a high salary. Yes, a high salary may provide me with the opportunity to have a cushier life. So you may be thinking, “Does offering training really counterbalance a less than stellar salary?”

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6 Ways to Add Value to Your Organization & Advance Your Career

Eat Your Career

Your company pays you a salary and they expect a return. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Sure, this person could simply follow the standard procedure, place orders for items requested from approved vendors, and ensure the purchased products are received.

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Shining a Light on Black Assistants: It’s Not Black & White

Bonnie Low Kramen

After negotiations with one organization, I ended up agreeing to the initial salary offered (knowing the position called for considerably more). And, although the economic disparity between White and Black individuals is quite clear and evidenced by numerous studies, that my salary was somehow more than owed. In Spencer Casseus’ words.

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