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Hired as C Suite EA and role description reads like an Office Assistant – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

I was lucky enough (or so I was lead to believe) that the role I was hired for almost 2 yrs ago was for a fast-growing local company that within the next 3-5 yrs will have a complete C Suite overhaul of new leaders due to retirements. The c suite leader who hired me and I report to, I don’t do ANY work for. Thanks, Heather.

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Virtual Assistance: What a way to work!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are some virtual assistant sites that have inspired me: [link] [link] [link] [link] Baby boomers are retiring, but are we ready to not work? Baby boomers, of which I am one, are retiring in droves it seems. At the organization I work for it seemed for a time there was an announcement of someone's retirement every week.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. Others could no longer afford to retire. Demonstrate your leadership skills.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin! I know my story is all too familiar for other administrative assistants. Expert Travel Agents. I was a trusted advocate and business partner.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

I for one started out on a clerical/administrative career path with absolutely no knowledge at the time that a career in meeting planning even existed (and at the time it probably didn’t). I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. When an administrator asks me, “What is critical thinking?” I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.