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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

She received the biggest salary of her lifetime with all kinds of perks. I can attest, though, that this executive assistant has never stopped learning, growing, and staying fresh. Being an excellent assistant is not just about PowerPoint and Excel. She is living it up. Being an executive assistant is a high touch job.

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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. Recommended Resource: Straight Talk About Salaries (Recorded Webinar). Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. That’s a pretty clear and significant benefit!

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How to Make Money With AI in 2024: A Beginner’s Guide to Saving Time and Effort

Success

That’s when I realized I should be leveraging the power and efficiency of artificial intelligence , and I began to learn how to make money with AI. And I definitely haven’t been the only one learning how to make money with AI in 2024. “AI Learn the systems, tools and ways to use it to help others, and you can become an AI entrepreneur.

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Highlights from a Talk With the CEO of SHRM: What HR Really Thinks About EAs

Bonnie Low Kramen

On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. Pretty valuable people, most would say. Assistants are underpaid.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? Minute taking made easier.

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Writing Meaningful Performance Goals

All Things Admin

They may have a direct impact on your salary and bonuses. Learn the Objectives of Your Executive and Organization. The cost of replacing an employee continues to climb, with many organizations putting it between $3,500 and $25,000, depending on salary and skill level. But how can you help within the scope of your position?

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