All Things Admin

JUNE 28, 2023

You need to document your key processes and responsibilities so that your successor can step into the position with confidence. The more you know about your successor, and the more your executive can share with you about their resume, work history, personality, etc., Think back to when you first started. Always Leave on Good Terms!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. And there’s nothing like looking over your professional portfolio to give you the confidence boost you need to see how far you’ve come and how much further you can go! Performance Reviews.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If you want to rise to the top 99th percentile of administrative professionals, getting certified and earning a professional designation can be a quick way to demonstrate, in an outer way, the internal commitment you’ve already been working hard at in less visible ways. What can I do with certification? Still not convinced?

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On The Job

APRIL 6, 2009

You try to appear confident -- yet excited. The fear for hiring managers is that when the economy turns around, these people who are overqualified for the jobs they accepted are going to jump ship,” says Scott Erker, senior vice president of Development Dimensions International (DDI). You want to show you're enthusiastic -- but calm.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

And at some point, just learning to trust that wherever it is, you’ll land on your feet. I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

And at some point, just learning to trust that wherever it is, you’ll land on your feet. I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. I have gained confidence in what I do from reading and writing about it.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Make your resume “pop” with accomplishments and leadership. But do not create a resume by describing your work experience as merely job responsibilities and duties. This is an important distinction between good resumes and the bad. This is also perhaps the biggest challenge that individuals have when they prepare their resumes.

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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. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. One thing Ive learned over the years is that an arsenal of compelling stories and anecdotes related to my career can be extremely useful.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

By blending psychology, anthropology, and sociology, Angela has been transforming workplace cultures for the past 15 years, impacting the experiences of over half a million employees at organizations like Walgreens, Beam, Centauri, and Rotary International. She submitted her resume. Angela R Howard [00:02:55] Yes. She’s in Kenya.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. (New

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I will not say I am the perfect minute taker, but it is something I now have confidence in doing. Writing on a subject you know nothing about is a good way to learn something about that particular topic.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. Not even color. Just black and white.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. 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! I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try. Now that’s positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. 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! For instance, I am horrible at collating.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. 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! What about your work space? (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. I had a notepad and pen with me so continued the minutes by hand, but it was a lesson learned to check in the bottom right hand corner of my computer to see if I actually have power. No surprises! Choose New. My battery power died half way through the meeting.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I mentioned my gig was over and I learned a lot and enjoyed my assignment and hoped to have the chance to return again. We are super excited to have you!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. 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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. The same can be said for employees. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 5, 2014

I’ve also been offered the chance to be a guest speaker at both national and international conferences. The project interests me, it’d be a great add to my resume, it could open a lot of other doors, and it’s not a long term commitment. Just recently, I received a fun, interesting offer for work. Know your path; stick to it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I thought it would be helpful for those just entering the administrative field to know some of the things I have learned over the years. Once you have a handle on that, then you can go about learning your job.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. 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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Roberta, Hopefully, everyone -- no matter the age -- will learn important lessons such as being more resourceful, networking and being resilient. We can learn so much from history, but as soon as things start to do well again, we seem to forget everything we learned. At least they will be that way for a couple of years!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 17, 2022

And it doesn’t matter if you’re an assistant or if you’re an intern, or if you’re the executive producer or producer. ” I think, um, so I got the job because I worked at NBC as an intern, and, uh, then a page and then I got a job in the operations department, in the events operations department.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. I love #10.

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Men With Pens

MAY 16, 2010

I suppose the main reason is that I’m not confident about my level of English :S But if at the end I decided to give it a try, this tips will be very useful Thanks for sharing! Reminds me of people who send in resumes that are full of spelling mistakes or printed on pink paper. Ah, and I also agree with you.

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