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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. The role of the administrative assistant requires a diverse skill set, high emotional intelligence and strong business acumen to get through the day to day environment of today’s demanding environment. I’d like to share my journey of discovery with you.

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

Below this, add short segments listing your skills and abilities, then your professional experience for the past 10 years, then your education and accolades, limiting the entire resume to no more than two pages total. Hiring brains will die past that point, regardless of how awesome your experience is.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So bring your experience, wisdom, and people skills to the table, but have a “I’m green, hungry for the job, I’ll hustle” attitude as well. The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. How did I learn this? I mentored other younger assistants.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. You mentioned you really want to progress and develop your skills, but managing the office is hindering your ability to focus. So I think you are on a good path.