All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you aren’t familiar with the levels and pay scales for your job position, the best place to start is HR. 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 the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Train and mentor others.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

is there a budget for training? . Does the assistant have a 6 monthly and yearly job review and are objectives set each year? Which software packages are most often used in the role and will the assistant have to learn any bespoke technology? What are the biggest challenges and how can an assistant help ease the workload?

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2014

But since the job market tanked some eight years ago, more people have had to accept such a fact of life if they want to hang onto a job. You could be facing a long job hunt if you do, and how will you pay the bills in the meantime? Do you need to think about training and additional schooling in another area?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

Places like your local small business administration or training programs like Virtual Assistant Survival School can help. Other states will help with the cost of training and things like having your website built. While the economy can make traditional job hunting difficult, it can actually help usher in new ideas and services.

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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. It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

In addition, look out for software that offers demos and proper training and onboarding programs for their customers. The hiring process becomes more streamlined and manageable when your recruitment software seamlessly integrates with social media, job boards, email providers, and other third-party tools.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I absolutely love reading my Training & Development magazine because I learn the latest workplace trends and their effect on those in the workplace, in addition to volumes of other good information. It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: What is going to set you apart? 2: Toot your own horn.

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Job Hunting Interviewing Training Skills 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. Earning online certifications and receiving training in civilian management practices can be helpful when applying for jobs.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn.

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

While referring to your own child as "what's his name" and calling anything technological "that thingamajig" may prompt laughter and plenty of teasing from friends and family, what happens when you have a brain glitch at work — or during a job interview? Learn new things.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Or, I see people in mid-career who believe in this bad job market they are "stuck" in jobs that cause them to lose sleep and snap at their kids when they get home at night. Even some college graduates who cant get a job have lost confidence in their abilities, believing they have nothing special to offer employers.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I've learned it's true, w orrying means you suffer twice. Case in point, during this pandemic, or any time you have an emergency, really, I’m sure many people have learned how valuable time and resources are, and who is very much in their inner circle. You learn who you can count on, rely on. 4) Learn the art of storytelling.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, June 1, 2009 Is Stress Making You Want to Kiss Your Job Goodbye? He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. I hope to still be learning new things in 5 years time.”. You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. This question is asking you to demonstrate which skills you call on to resolve problems.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. When you job hunt keep this in mind.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

What employers can learn from these answers is that an employee deciding to leave a company may not have anything to do with his age or satisfaction with his work, but rather on where he identifies himself in his career. My employer understands I am in a "training" or "foundation" stage of my career/life.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Embrace social media.

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