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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

Success

Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. Rooted in the belief that skill acquisition doesn’t end after formal education, job training bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical, on-the-job requirements. Learning new skills is paramount to success.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce. Retirement is an exciting phase of life. You need to document your key processes and responsibilities so that your successor can step into the position with confidence. Are there specific areas that will take more training than others? Always Leave on Good Terms!

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

Success

I commuted by train from Connecticut to Manhattan—about an hour each way. We called ourselves the ‘Train Wrecks,’ and it was a blast,” she says. I miss the Train Wrecks, but getting outside and connecting with nature has been a gift. The world needs more people who are confidently connected to who they are.”

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

Allwork

Ageism is when employers treat an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which can apply to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to what is traditionally considered retirement age. . Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

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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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. I’m JUST an admin.” Facilitators.