Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Training — Employers prefer administrative professionals who are not only tech-savvy but also well-versed in the company’s most-used tools. They look for individuals who proactively update their administrative assistant skills through training. Budget perceptiveness. Expertise in software and social media.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

We agreed training is essential for assistants. The conversation took an interesting turn when Vickie asked about training dollars, specifically about getting certified in the Microsoft Office Suite. One other important point brought out is that sometimes companies have training dollars that are not widely advertised among the staff.

Training 52

Training 2021 Administrative Professionals PowerPoint 52

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Minute taking made easier.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP International 100