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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

Success

Some companies may even hire a candidate with exceptional people skills but little technical knowledge, figuring that learning technical aspects is easier than learning how to work effectively in a group. If you have a mentor, discuss where your soft skills may be lacking and brainstorm ways to improve.

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

All Things Admin

It was truly like learning another language. Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language. I supported three actuaries who were developing annuity and insurance products for banks.

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Professional Development for Executive Assistants

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You’ll find them engaging in project management, process management, strategic research, reporting and a range of dynamic, managerial functions. Learning new technologies. As new technologies are developed, EAs can learn them and bring that knowledge back to work. Process management. Project management.

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

Consider going into related fields that will use many of the skills you already have, such as Project Management, or a role within your organisation that you have learned about through your PA work. The PA learning curve can be very steep, and the role can be demanding.

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How to Consistently Come Up With Better Ideas

On The Job

He’s also worked with companies like Amazon and Nike and mentored various startup founders. As part of that effort, team members must learn to “neutralize any weakness and make it a strength,” Schroeder says. I told him, ‘I love you on the project management side, but your communications suck.’

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What’s Your Time Style Preference?

All Things Admin

This simple assessment asks you a series of questions in order to identify your preferences for managing time and space. If you haven’t already taken it, I encourage you to do so – because once you learn to work with your preferences instead of against them, your job gets a lot easier. Hoppers love a challenge.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Learn about the options that may exist, and get the department’s input on how you can continue to learn and grow in your position. If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Train and mentor others.