Remove Confidence Remove Learning Remove Skills Remove Temping
article thumbnail

Why Temping Can Be a Great Career Move

On The Job

One option that could prove beneficial while you're trying to get your career back on the right road is temping. The American Staffing Association reports that staffing companies in this country hire 17 million temp and contract workers every year. Here are some other things to consider about temp jobs: You can learn new skills.

Temping 106
article thumbnail

Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

Never have more people believed—with more reason—that success hinges on reading, workshopping, boot-camping, seminar-ing, and otherwise launching yourself into new realms of skill or knowledge. Workers who take charge of their careers by learning and growing will be far more successful than those who are overwhelmed by change.

Skills 299
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. I rose to his level of expectations.

article thumbnail

Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. Communication Skills : Recommending improvements and sharing knowledge requires clear and effective communication, ensuring that valuable insights are accessible and actionable.

article thumbnail

Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

IAAP 100
article thumbnail

Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Remind yourself of accomplishments, skills you have developed and your unique traits; focus on what you do have control of. Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I suggest constant learning before the unexpected change occurs so you can adapt more easily.

article thumbnail

Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

From proper formal Board minutes, to taking down the highlights or actions, as an experienced EA you need to be able to delve into your bag of tricks to bring out the right skills for minuting each and every meeting. That needs to come from you and from your understanding of the business (which you should always be learning).

Agenda 98