All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Today’s job descriptions are more likely to include analytical reasoning, critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and UX design. What skills should you focus on honing and which should be left behind?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Our office reported to a Board of Trustees and was responsible for planning and executing quarterly board meetings and eventually group informational meetings with corporate CEOs to educate them on a major development campaign the university was embarking on. BUT, I learned and I learned quickly by making some mistakes early on.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But to be excellent, you must constantly build upon your key workplace skills, including communication (verbal, written and electronic), leadership, organization, time management and the like. These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.

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Success

JULY 5, 2021

They came to the United States with skill sets and a belief they could prosper from it. There’s “fake it till you make it,” and there’s making the most of your skills no matter what. He doesn’t waste time trying to educate Gen Z followers on his past. It takes musical skill and a degree of technical precision.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 5, 2023

The research also reveals where people draw the line at having AI involved in their job-seeking journey and how face-to-face interactions are non-negotiable. 4 in 10 (42 percent) believe that proper and responsible use of AI will ultimately make the recruitment process fairer for applicants.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2009

Well, some ping pong coaches might say that Tiger is too old to learn a new skill. But those who know Tiger might just say that he's got plenty of juice left, and he can learn a new skill and be great at it. Where do your skills and your passion and your values overlap? Even ping pong. What are your achievements?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. Or maybe they ignored you and that bothered you. Best of luck!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Risk Management.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

But to be excellent, you must constantly build upon your key workplace skills, including communication (verbal, written and electronic), leadership, organization, time management and the like. These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 2, 2010

But to be excellent, you must constantly build upon your key workplace skills, including communication (verbal, written and electronic), leadership, organization, time management and the like. These basics are the foundation for more advanced skills, such as persuasion, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Negotiating Skills 2010 100

On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

You want a job to increase your knowledge and skills, and make you even more marketable in the future. Negotiate for other compensation/benefits. Some companies still offer the benefit, and any education is worth the time. Still, there are some ways to cope in this economy: 1. Don't become overfocused on wages. Ask for reviews.

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Karen Vivarelli

JULY 27, 2020

Your Time And Skills Are Valuable Right? When you first start out as a VA it can be very difficult to choose a rate, because you feel like you don’t have the skills and experience to charge much. Pricing standards You can work at a reduced rate while you learn. As your skill and confidence grows, so too does your rate.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community. You can go with the purpose of learning what they offer in the program and to network with others. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. Toastmasters!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community. You can go with the purpose of learning what they offer in the program and to network with others. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. Toastmasters!

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

A job seeker would be looking for jobs that match their qualifications and skills. We are a firm believer in distinguishing between good-to-have skills and must-have skills. Marketing Manager Requirements and Skills: A bachelor's degree and master's degree in marketing, business administration.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I’m no stranger to setting lofty money goals : At 9 years old I became cognizant of the idea of college—a seemingly far-off milestone that my parents described as “important” and “expensive”—and decided I needed to proactively save money for my college education. I read accounts of women being denied career opportunities due to pregnancy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2010

Some become wildly successful because they’ve learned from and adapted to their mistakes, while others suffer in mediocrity because they’ve simply ignored and repeated their mistakes over and over again. They pulled together the funds they could, negotiated with investors, started small and built on the success.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 22, 2010

So, I learned the rules , implemented them and become successful. I was putting to work some skills, but without putting my soul, my self or my life into it. All your education is filled with processes that will validate this script over and over. That we “learned&# something. Was I successful in terms of my script?

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Success

JULY 12, 2021

There’s just so much disinformation that I think it’s really hard for perfectly well-educated people who just don’t know to be kind of sucked in by something if it seems like it makes sense. But what have you learned about yourself since you became an entrepreneur? But I can negotiate deals. ‘So, Mom, was Helen Keller real?’

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

I am very happy with my position, responsibilities, opportunity for learning and the support from all my colleagues and managers, but there is always the idea of greener pastures and higher salaries lingering in the back of my mind. Translation: Soft skills trump hard skills any day. If you say it's for the money, it looks bad.

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