Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. Resume/portfolio updates should go hand in hand with your yearly evaluation process; supporting professional and personal advancement.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Confidence Retirement 178

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. The conference was a game changer for me. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference! I’m just as excited and grateful about attending again this year since it is the 25 th Annual Conference – The Stellar Assistant!

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Interviewing Administrative Professionals Social Media Training 170

A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning? Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? Is it time to give your career the attention it deserves by investing in learning? The world of work is changing!

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Page Personnel

APRIL 8, 2021

It is a commitment to continually expanding your skills and knowledge in order to stay current, competitive and in a strong position to compete for jobs in different market contexts. Upgrade your skills Keeping your skills fresh, current and relevant is the best way to stay marketable.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. Speak at the next conference. It’s no secret the world has changed. How do you do this?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Connecting with the job description focuses on the skills you will bring and how they uniquely relate to the position.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Avoid burnout by bringing your unique talents and skills to your position. Actively learn personally and professionally. Share your positive attitude with others.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Environment Retirement 189

All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Reflect on your skills, experiences, and achievements to identify the areas where you excel and get the most satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Performance reviews aren’t going anywhere, so you need to learn how to use them to your advantage. A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess. My latest book, Prove Your Skills! What is a Professional Portfolio? Cover letters. Work samples.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. Event planning. Lastly, take the initiative.

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Administrative Professionals OfficeTeam Resume 2016 100

C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

You may have been employed at a company that has not yet fully reopened, or you may be assisting your children with remote learning. Keep reading to discover the skills and qualities you need to be a successful work from home administrative assistant. What Skills are Needed to do Admin Work from Home?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Trust me, there is opportunity or lessons to learn if you choose to do so. It’s our choice as to what lessons we want to learn when life throws us big lemons! Thriving on change is a skill you can develop. If you have children, create small changes with them so they will learn to cope with change more easily. Or illness?”

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Retirement 2017 Resume Learning 186

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Whether they are looking to fill a new role, or make decisions about annual raises and promotions, employers find it difficult to pinpoint the candidates with the right knowledge, motivations and skills to excel. You gain new skills and competencies. It means you are hungry for more! It teaches you that you are still teachable.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills Resume 100

Allwork

JULY 14, 2022

What you’ll learn. And I’ve just learned something amazing that your surname means something quite special. And as I was trying to form a community around the book after its release, I, I had this intention of hosting the most romantic business conference ever. How to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace?

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AT&T Forms Google 2015 246

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

I would love to collaborate and share more about this position and learn a few things about you as well. If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference. As mentioned in our last interaction, we kept your resume in our talent database and promised to reach out to you when another vacancy is available of your interest.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 17, 2010

When you invest time and money to grow your skill sets, you will take that with you the rest of your life. First, you have to see that you need to continually upgrade your skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Within 2 days, we received over 258 resumes and within a week, we had over 600! No one can ever take that away from you.

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Training Resume Management Skills 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 17, 2010

When you invest time and money to grow your skill sets, you will take that with you the rest of your life. First, you have to see that you need to continually upgrade your skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Within 2 days, we received over 258 resumes and within a week, we had over 600! No one can ever take that away from you.

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Training Resume Management Skills 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. There are many websites that offer free online learning. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. Own up to it!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed.

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Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights.

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IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Concomitantly, over the last three years I've served as a committee member and conference organizer with an educational nonprofit. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume.

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Temping Resume Social Media Job Hunting 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

It was an amazing conference. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! (New

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

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. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. If you discussed a need at the conference, be sure to address it. Be confident.

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Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. How do we keep it all together?

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Once you’ve delivered a few successful lessons, add your teaching credentials to your resume and About page.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Recently, we wanted to see who was off site and at what event, so we decided when people are away at conferences, etc. For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! (New

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 19, 2013

If you can, interview them over lunch, coffee, in a conference room, or somewhere you are not in the “power position” and more side by side or collaborators. This is also where you hope they sell themselves and their skills. By testing skills (see below link) and really good interview technique. How do you save time/multitask?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Although I was fearful to make the move and doubted my abilities, the transition has been relatively easy to make and more suited to what I am skilled to do. They have gotten where they are with a lot of hard work and will be able to give you good tips and skills to progress in your career, whether you stay as an admin or move on.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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