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Hired as C Suite EA and role description reads like an Office Assistant – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

I was lucky enough (or so I was lead to believe) that the role I was hired for almost 2 yrs ago was for a fast-growing local company that within the next 3-5 yrs will have a complete C Suite overhaul of new leaders due to retirements. The c suite leader who hired me and I report to, I don’t do ANY work for. Thanks, Heather.

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Career Lessons From My Dad

Eat Your Career

My father retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of active duty. After that, he spent 18 years as a commercial airline pilot and retired as a Boeing 737 Captain. So you can imagine that retirement created a little bit of a stir for my father. Hone your skills. And ya know what? When you’re at work, be at work.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. Young Generation.

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State of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. Young Generation.

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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

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. This is a bad idea!

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Others could no longer afford to retire. Demonstrate your leadership skills. I would like “secretary” to be a retired title that just goes away. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. What’s in a name? Or are you getting a paycheck?

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The Power of the Strategic Partnership Whitepaper

Admin Awards

The skills and attributes necessary to be successful as a Strategic Partner. – How do you help Executives understand how you can serve them as a Strategic Partner? . “You may still have to do travel and expense reports, but you should look at everything from a larger mindset, a wider scope,” she says. BE A MIND READER.