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Trust Me on This: Building a Business Clients Love

Tips From T. Marie

Why Trust Is Non-Negotiable Imagine going on a first date and your companion spends the entire time on their phone. Seek Out Testimonials from Peers or Mentors : If you’re new to the business, having a respected industry figure vouch for your character and work ethic can be incredibly powerful.

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5 Habits to Help You Handle Rejection Gracefully

Success

Pick up the phone, knock on the door, reach out to those people, and go for what you want. The best thing you can do when you’re afraid is to take a chance, be bold and tell a friend or mentor exactly what your biggest fears are. When it comes to negotiating, hiring or pitching, “No never means no.” That’s the easy part.

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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. It doesn’t have the ability to negotiate a contract or the creativity that’s needed to think outside the box. But there are still plenty of things that robots can’t do – and those skills are in high demand.

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How to Start a Mentorship Relationship Today

Eat Your Career

Having a mentor can elevate your professional capabilities exponentially. And—added bonus—mentors are amazing people. What Exactly Is a Mentor? A mentor is a more experienced (typically older) professional in your field who offers you career guidance, advice and assistance from a real world point-of-view. Please do so!!

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat. Dear Reader, Thank you so much for your questions.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

The best part about most money-saving home tools is that everything can be done from the convenience of your mobile phone, device, or laptop. Some helpful business assets these organizations provide include mentors, templates for documents and contracts, free professional advice, and online training courses. Pursuing Your Dream Career.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Before you go looking for a new job at your current company or outside of it, please know exactly what you want from a job - what you must have, what you must not have, what you can negotiate/live with, what you can’t compromise on, what kind of boss and colleagues you want.

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