On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Job fairs are a great chance to practice your networking skills and develop your personal brand pitch. But before you put on the business suit, here are a few things to remember before attending a job fair: · Do your homework. How could your skills fit into that environment? Be organized. They''re wrong.

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Spending time on organizing is a great investment because it always gives you a high return, unlike other investments these days. Becoming skilled at triage (AKA, ruthless decision making) means more of your time and energy goes to the important stuff. This is podcast 105 and it’s about desk triage. Can you spare half an hour?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Administrative and clerical positions require focus, diligence, and superior workplace organization skills to keep the office running at full speed, but a workplace that feels impersonal or distracting can disrupt productivity and efficiency. The first step to achieving optimum workplace organization is to declutter your desk or room.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

Administrative professionals play a critical role within companies – one that demands a great deal of organization and skill across a wide range of areas. With so many moving parts and a myriad of responsibilities, efficiency becomes a critical component to running a successful organization.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

Spending time on organizing is a great investment because it always gives you a high return (unlike many investments these days). Becoming skilled at triage (AKA, ruthless decision making) means more of your time and energy goes to the important stuff. by Want less clutter on your desk? Can you spare half an hour?

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

A freelance web developer, for instance, can offer green web hosting with his services and print referral business cards on recycled paper to distribute to clients with new invoices. Market your eco-friendly approach to work, showing how your reuse is more cost-effective. Get a Tax Professional. Don’t Stop Looking.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? Notice none of this is about you!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? Notice none of this is about you!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Vendors (whether your company or organization is currently doing business with them or not). This isn’t politics as usual. Your leader’s staff. Your leader’s family and friends.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Vendors (whether your company or organization is currently doing business with them or not). This isn’t politics as usual. Your leader’s staff. Your leader’s family and friends.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 27, 2014

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. I think welcome packages are a wonderful way to show a new client that your company is organized, professional, thoughtful, and ready to work with them.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 16, 2013

You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success. I think welcome packages are a wonderful way to show a new client that your company is organized, professional, thoughtful, and ready to work with them.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

It’s a chance to meet and impress employers, network with the business community and hone your job search skills. Ask organizers what is the best way to move through the fair, and who are key employers attending. How could your skills fit into that environment? Be organized. What is the mission statement?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2011

We attendees all got busy networking, exchanging business cards, talking and laughing as we chatted easily over lunch. Our goals provide focus to move forward toward the focus of the organization. Presentation skills. The food at Red Rock is delectably delicious! The décor is smashing! Creativity.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. The only thing that helped me get the job was sending the Thank You letter.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. We hold meetings every so often (since everyone’s busy and can’t really figure out when these meetings work for everyone), but we do try to meet at least once every quarter.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Why should we hire you?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

First of all Ive worked for an organization as an admin asst for years and during this time I have seen many co-workers leave and have had to put up with a lot. If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at? Did you take it up each level all the way to the top?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Business Cards Are Nice Too Now, what do you do if you have some human powered work force, some OCR software to do the dirty job for you and a lot of audience (Shoeboxed is pretty popular, you know)? So, the next logical step was to give you a complimentary service, in the form of a business card transcribing service.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I volunteer A LOT with other organizations seasonally. She gave me her business card. I always have tons of stamps, thank you cards, blank cards, and stationary on hand along with pre-printed address labels. The cards and stationary are from Target and the business cards were bought from Vista Print.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

For example, maybe you decide that you want to begin the new year by being more organized. Who’s got time to get organized? Get more organized. Improve skills. Most people have figured out that to survive in today’s business climate they must make themselves more valuable by learning new skills.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

The smallest building block of this circle is your business card (if we’re talking about business relationships). I gave up business cards a while ago. I don’t consider myself as someone who does business anymore (although my business side still pops up every now and then, as you already know).

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&# As of now, my website is more like a business card – something I can point prospective clients towards after I’ve already made initial contact. First, it’s a crappy way to organize content.

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