Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion. Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

They see their managers deal with the stress of their own bosses, motivating workers who don't care about their jobs and putting up with angry customers who call their mothers unflattering names. As the economy begins to improve, chances for promotions into the managerial ranks are expected to increase. Hone your communication skills.

Skills 100

Skills OfficeTeam Confidence Salary 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Find a mentor. Get more training. Don’t gossip at work.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Admittedly, this year has been challenging- economically and environmentally.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. The goal is to go from a busy role to one that is absolutely crazy insane busy and stressful to prove you can do it.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 30, 2013

Employee discounts to local businesses and the performing arts -Executive retreat or seminar based on Jim Loehr’s The Power of Full Engagement or The Power of Story -A team of volunteers to promote a fun culture at the office with a nominal budget allocated by the company for game nights, Halloween costume contest prizes, talent shows, etc. -On

Holidays 40

Holidays Gifts 2013 Social Media 40

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. If you can get a mentor n(within or outside of your company), that might help also. Yes I took supplementary courses in software over the course of several years. I have taken several courses and classes.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

As I mentioned, I'm interviewing for a very high profile position next week for a Chairman of a major international company. Perhaps you want to be transferred laterally or to get promoted within the dept to being management again. 3) Have stress reduction and coping mechanisms in place. I seriously want this job.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Self Esteem Stress Salary 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road. Know your goal and work backwards and figure out a vague flexible timeline of goals and promotions needed. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 18, 2010

I took this voyage under the guide of the International Student Volunteer (ISV) organization with other American college students. Every Australian wanted less stress and to live free. However, I do not stress as much over minute decisions as I did prior to the implementation of the No-Worries-Rule. Easier said than done.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Stress 2005 40