Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Prepare answers for anticipated questions the committee might ask.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Office Dynamics

APRIL 29, 2016

As an attendee, you will learn…. Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. Do you struggle with getting people to notice you? Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do. It helped me get the job!

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem 2016 Administrative Professionals Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked. Serve as department liaison and attend or participate in company-wide committee meetings to stay up to date on new policies and announcements and report back to manager and department. Explore ways to reduce supply costs by 5% to 10%.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Sure, it’s important to stand up for yourself and be assertive, but you still have to be respectful and professional and well…nice. A co-worker asks for your help learning a new computer program but you really don’t have the time. You’re leading the committee to plan a company party and the group can’t decide on a theme.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Gossip PDF Facebook 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. Feeling underutilized? Take the initiative. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I also am navigating my way through the barrage of requests in my personal life & hobbies - whether to become a committee member where I volunteer, taking a meeting, or doing a favor however big or small. I’ve written before on learning how to say no. Now, onto the reason for this post. It’s theirs. I hope these tips help!

Self Esteem 40

Self Esteem Negotiating Assertiveness Confidence 40