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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. Communication Skills : Recommending improvements and sharing knowledge requires clear and effective communication, ensuring that valuable insights are accessible and actionable. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. The role of the administrative assistant requires a diverse skill set, high emotional intelligence and strong business acumen to get through the day to day environment of today’s demanding environment. International Speaker / Author / Chief Executive Assistant.

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada. He asked me if I was open to hearing his recommendations on how to tighten the resume up so it would be more effective and attract more response.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So bring your experience, wisdom, and people skills to the table, but have a “I’m green, hungry for the job, I’ll hustle” attitude as well. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. I wasn’t there to socialize or go out of my way to point out I was a temp to try to get a full-time job.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I’ve heard of people even interning. Much of any business, but especially Hollywood, is working with people whose company you enjoy so your soft skills and personality will be a big factor in hiring. Since you have already worked at a well known company, you are half way there. It’s all about numbers which are pretty clear cut.