Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

But it’s important to understand what you’re getting into and to avoid setting yourself up for disappointments with unrealistic expectations. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily.

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” And it’s all backed up by work samples that provide proof of your statements! . Your achievements are worth sharing, and it can have a big impact on your career when you do it with authenticity and confidence! Give a shout-out to people who have helped you along the way.

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Promotion Administrative Professionals Mentoring PowerPoint 98

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

They make just the right hand gestures at just the right time, use just the right tone of voice, provide a super PowerPoint presentation and conclude with a riveting message that has the audience leaping to its feet and applauding. Price videotapes the person saying the statements over and over until they say them with confidence.

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PowerPoint Confidence Learning Management 100

Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you really want your confidence to sky rocket, be totally and thoroughly prepared. The more prepared you are to give a talk, the more confident you become. That will make you more confident that the material you are presenting is appropriate and useful to the audience. You can’t buy confidence on eBay. Expect the Best.

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Confidence PowerPoint Learning UPS 100

Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 6, 2018

I’m guessing if you’re reading this you’re seeking ways to build your skills and therefore, your confidence as a public speaker. Which is good news because confident speakers demonstrate more passion, provide more insight, and use more inclusive language. So how do you build confidence and effectiveness?

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Confidence PowerPoint AT&T Skills 64

On The Job

JUNE 12, 2012

So strap on your big boy or big girl shoes, and let's learn how to step into these reviews with confidence and emerge a winner. As your performance evaluation approaches do you: a) Pretend to have a seizure every time your review begins to the point that emergency medical technicians have set up a substation in your office lobby.

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PowerPoint Medical Promotion Confidence 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Networking Groups.

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Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 11, 2010

If you really want your confidence to sky rocket, be totally and thoroughly prepared. The more prepared you are to give a talk, the more confident you become. That will make you more confident that the material you are presenting is appropriate and useful to the audience. You can’t buy confidence on eBay.

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Confidence Ergonomics Health PowerPoint 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

And always checking up on you. 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. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Did you do this? Did you do that?

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Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

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. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

On The Job

JULY 28, 2008

I always considered an investment in a career to be attending a training session on PowerPoint presentations or taking a class at the university. My friend -- always very honest -- also confided that she was contemplating an eye lift, which I assume means even more needles and a couple of knives. Well, silly me. But needles?

Payroll 100

Payroll PowerPoint Promotion Confidence 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? (Or Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

You have a strategy and training and you've done all of your warm ups.  Get Confident. So I prayed on it and came up with a new campaign, " Meet the Experts: Seven-Figure Sisters Series " I then interviewed four black women who are seven-figure earners -- three of which were my speakers.

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Promotion Interviewing Learning Mentoring 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Dealing in real time.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. Why not take the time to tidy up a bit. Make it a comfortable work area to free you up to do your job well. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

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Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

When he is away, it is very quiet and sometimes I just have to get up and walk around and visit someone or it feels like I am there by myself. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? As lunchtime came I noticed that nobody was leaving and I started to think I was going to have to give up my lunch so everyone could eat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

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. To finalize your minutes, you will just need to tidy up the language and formatting for the Chairs approval. I enjoy the preparation leading up to the meeting. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? No surprises! Choose New.

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Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. For paper things that I need to remember to follow up on, I put the letter or document in my Wait Bin (which is a tray for things I am waiting on). The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

When Justin Lambert sent me this follow-up post (you did read his first post , didn’t you?) Today, I want to follow that up with an aspect of public speaking that many freelancers have found to be the most powerful and profitable of all: Seminars: The Often-Overlooked Secret to Success. So… when’s yours?

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AT&T Gifts Expenses PowerPoint 40

BioTeams

JUNE 14, 2010

The main component of The Transmitter is a blog and here is what I will cover in this article: Setting up your blog. You need to select and set up your blog platform. You need to set Ping services up within you blog platform to be pinged each time you publish a new article. Writing great articles for your blog. Sign-poster.

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Social Media Google Docs PowerPoint Elance 40