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

All Things Admin

According to a report by the American Society of Administrative Professionals , non-managing APs tend to be involved only in the upkeep of existing systems, with their managing counterparts playing a more substantial role in enhancing and developing new processes. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide.

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How Assistants Manage Their Workload (and all the extras, like training!)

Office Dynamics

Here’s how assistants manage their workload and find time for other things, like training! . I am so impressed with administrative and executive assistants who manage their workload in addition to spending several days away from the office for training and development. A Desk Reference Guide is an extremely useful tool.

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8 reasons why contract employment is popular

Page Personnel

These soft skills such as communication, stakeholder management, teamwork and problem-solving are highly transferable to new roles, and are in high demand for professionals across most industries. Contracting also helps build networks and references – all advantages when preparing to make the way back into the workforce in a permanent role.

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. And boy was this a huge mistake on my part!

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have some experience as an executive assistant for mid-management, but I am starting to apply for jobs that support high level executives, such as CEO, Chief Counsel & managing partners. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. There wasn't much information out there.

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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