All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Is money an obstacle? Once again, ask your executive or HR department if there’s an option for putting it on the company’s tab!

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Office Dynamics

MAY 19, 2015

We’ve witnessed firsthand hundreds, maybe thousands of assistants who take the time to get away for an hour, a day and sometimes a whole week to keep learning and growing their professional skillset. Many of the assistants check emails at break and handle as many work assignments as they can. How do I know this? Get a buddy.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2016

I think that too many people send an email to a colleague about 10 feet away, or even on another floor, when they could simply walk over to the person and have a conversation. Learning a new skill. He wants to add those skills to his LinkedIn profile, and attend some seminars in the future.

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Page Personnel

APRIL 8, 2021

Expand your learning Continual learning illustrates your commitment to improvement. You can gain new skills and knowledge through in-house training, distance learning, and online courses. Get a free weekly update via email here and help kick start your career. Website URL

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Once a week reach out to someone in your network, either through LinkedIn, a phone call or email. Learn something new. Take a free online course, sign up for a community college class or attend a seminar. Catch up on what the person is doing, such as the current challenges. Ask how you can help.

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Page Personnel

MAY 23, 2021

By identifying the skills you need to push your business forward, understanding who in your team are willing to learn, and implementing the right strategies, you can ensure your company will be ahead of the curve. By upskilling one team member, you can provide a platform for more shared learning and development.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines). Some people choose to take office management qualifications on-site, while others prefer distance learning or in-house training.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 2, 2012

They are also known as free reports, eBooks, digital products, audio downloads, and pretty much anything you can create and email as an offer. You’ll get more people on your email list. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

They are also known as free reports, eBooks, digital products, audio downloads, and pretty much anything you can create and email as an offer. You’ll get more people on your email list. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer? They create trust.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2012

Professional development means advancement, learning new things and exploring new career paths. I actively look for opportunities to learn new skills on the job. I participate in classes, seminars and workshops outside of working hours in order to expand my knowledge base. Seek new challenges, learn new skills.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Be ware online learning takes a lot of discipline and responsibility. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. Visit Skillpath Seminars and National Seminars Training are two companies that offer affordable seminars. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training. You may learn something.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

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. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2012

You’ll learn language skills as you write essays, sure, but no one’s going to ask you to write a 20-page screed on Proust in any marketing department. You might learn statistics skills or some algebra, but you won’t learn how to do your taxes. Whenever you want to learn something, you can find someone offering it.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

If you ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing more to learn,” you’re kidding yourself. A book costs about $10 and you can learn a ton by actually reading a book on any topic. For just a little more, you can attend classes, workshops, webinars, seminars, etc. Email this to a friend? New technology shows up every day.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. 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 value of learning is very clear.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

The day of the event is great as you get to meet the people you have only met by email. Each time I organize an event I learn something. Tags: seminar event planning organizing to-do list Administrative Assistant conferences. It is nice to see all your hard work coming together and everything going smoothly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

Keep reading to learn more about the great product and how you can win. “ They are designed for trade shows, conferences, seminars and networking with plenty of extra features. Any big lessons learned? Have you always been organized or did you have to learn it? Absolutely not. How can our readers get in touch with you?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Since the number of emails clearly directly correlates to a business’ success, it follows that any successful business will be forced to handle an enormous amount of mail. It starts with complaints about too many emails to handle. Then a couple of tweets about blocking off a day to get rid of all this email.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 10, 2010

You’re most likely sending out emails, brochures, and promotions with greetings of the season, but what happens after the lights are removed and the tree is packed away? Ask your readers as you send out regular emails, what kind of information they want to learn. Take care of your customers and attract new ones.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enroll in a class or attend a seminar. Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. 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. Be proactive. Own up to it!

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world. Take care, Patricia Posted on 13 September, 2007 8:01 PM Richard Rinyai Hi Patricia, I agree!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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Allwork

JULY 20, 2023

Offer Diverse Formats : Experiment with different event formats to cater to different learning styles and preferences. Utilize your website, social media platforms, email newsletters, and coworking community platforms to spread the word. Host or sponsor meetups and networking sessions to bring professionals together.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. I also learned not to open e-mails first thing in the morning, but to clear up any urgencies, or open mail, etc. If it is urgent, pick up the phone, or visit the person, if he/she is in the same office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

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. Its and Its Learned vs. Learnt Lets versus lets Listing job responsibilities May,Should, Must may/might and can/could Me or Myself?

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On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

If you're starting a new line of work, or you're just starting your career, telecommuting will limit your ability to find a mentor, learn on-the-job, and develop relationships with your co-workers. It's also important to invest in yourself, and attend seminars and/or training outside your home office.

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