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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

The simple answer is this: I am a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Recommended Resource: Straight Talk About Salaries (Recorded Webinar). Do Your Research.

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

On The Job

A recent OfficeTeam survey finds that 76% of workers say they are not interested in their manager's job. Being a manager can be rewarding and could be key to your garnering a better salary and more opportunities. Yeah, who wouldn't want that job? Apparently, a lot of people. But hold on. Hone your communication skills.

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

Office Dynamics

What new technologies and applications have you learned and applied? Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. Eventually I got my new title and a salary increase! What new skills have you developed? Be specific, detailed, yet concise. Your Executive doesn't have a lot of time so get to the point. Think baby steps.

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

Office Dynamics

What new technologies and applications have you learned and applied? Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. Eventually I got my new title and a salary increase! What new skills have you developed? Be specific, detailed, yet concise. Your Executive doesn't have a lot of time so get to the point. Think baby steps. Joan Burge.