All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Online courses and night school can help you keep your day job while you attend classes. Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Take another look at your resume. © 2022 Julie Perrine International, LLC. Go back to school. Your admin job keeps you pretty busy. But it’s not as difficult as you think!

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Goals Administrative Professionals Resume Mentoring 98

All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses. Develop an innovation mindset that embraces learning and new challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 28, 2023

Could an online course help set them up for success? The more you know about your successor, and the more your executive can share with you about their resume, work history, personality, etc., Are there specific areas that will take more training than others? the better prepared they’ll be to hit the ground running.

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Administrative Professionals Retirement Mentoring Training 52

All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Performance reviews aren’t going anywhere, so you need to learn how to use them to your advantage. Your professional portfolio should contain a combination of these things: An updated copy of your resume. How to Create a Powerful Social Portfolio Using LinkedIn Course. © 2022 Julie Perrine International, LLC.

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Cover Letter Resume Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency. Why you should (or shouldn’t) work with freelancers After learning about Fishkin’s past hiring experiences, we decided to do our own analysis on the subject — comparing full-time marketing employees to outsourced agency and freelance talent.

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Management 2020 Agencies Project Management 299

All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set. Adapt and Course Correct.

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Confidence Mentoring Administrative Professionals Skills 52

On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The internal scolding of "Why didn't I network more?" "Why Learn something new. Take a free online course, sign up for a community college class or attend a seminar. Promise yourself you'll spend as much time learning about a new technology, for example, as you do playing fantasy football or reading about the Kardashians.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. The Innovation Mindset (sometimes called the Growth Mindset) sees change as an opportunity to learn and grow. Who can help me shorten my learning curve?

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Administrative Professionals Mentoring 2005 Goals 52

Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Cover Letter Resume AT&T Travel 52

A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

The association I have participated in the longest is the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). I have taught college courses for 16 years and absolutely enjoy preparing students to be successful in the workplace. Invest your time to customize your cover letter and your resume.

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Administrative Professionals IAAP Cover Letter 2004 52

Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

And at some point, just learning to trust that wherever it is, you’ll land on your feet. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. Things change and thank God they do.

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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. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. Things change and thank God they do.

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Resume 2014 2013 Training 100

Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

This, of course, goes against today’s always-on, 24/7 global economy, where long hours can seem inevitable, inescapable and natural. At Copenhagen-based software and design agency Abtion, employees had learned how to redesign working hours, meeting schedules and adopt new technologies when they chose to adopt a 4-day week.

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Carbon Footprint 2020 Salary 2019 145

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

On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

I've been thinking of her stories about what she learned from the Depression as I've watched -- along with everyone else -- the devastation many people are experiencing because of this economic mess. Of course, hindsite is 20/20. We need to learn those financial lessons -- and those career ones as well. Fix your burned bridges.

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Resume Promotion Finance Learning 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

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). Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

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Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

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. It is hard to believe it has been a year already. I got the job by the way.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. HP offers free online courses in a variety of subjects. 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. Learn from mistakes. Reward yourself.

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Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work.

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Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

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? In this practical and game-changing chapter, my friend Al-Husein Madhany walks through proven methods for crafting the perfect resume for executive assistants and administrative professionals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. Of course I had to tell everyone at the office. *

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Time Zones 2010 IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

You should stay in the position for long enough to make what youve learned stick to be fair to yourself and the organization who hired you. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. When I was a teenager, I had some good advice from someone I used to babysit for. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Depending on how acronym happy your office is, it can be like learning a new language. I suppose we better get used to it as it seems to be a trend and start to learn the language of acronyms and initialisms. Just when I think I am starting to understand my new offices language they throw in a new one that I have never heard of before.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Of course that usually doesnt happen at work so I take about an hour of my home time, but it is well worth it the next day. 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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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". 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 wonder what that CEO was talking about that night with his wife. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. 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! He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Of course, the reason could have been that I was up all night with a sick child or wasnt feeling well myself or I just had an argument with my spouse and was still stewing about it. I teach an Administrative Professional course at a business college in Winnipeg and I have a website for my classroom. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. Makes my life simpler. But what about the other stuff? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. 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!

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. Of course even if the system hadnt crashed, I would have needed to know my server and Outlook password so I could get into my sub-folder with all my passwords? But they refuse to help me out.

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Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. 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! You have to be respectful of your neighbours.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. 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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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100