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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

But it’s important to understand what you’re getting into and to avoid setting yourself up for disappointments with unrealistic expectations. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily. Shift Your Mindset.

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

Consider going into related fields that will use many of the skills you already have, such as Project Management, or a role within your organisation that you have learned about through your PA work. For instance, PAs could sign up for courses that would allow them to give internal training on software such as PowerPoint.

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Tailored Procedures Documentation: Tools and Techniques for Every Learning Style

All Things Admin

When creating this procedure, I included advanced documentation techniques such as screenshots and video walk-throughs to make sure that anyone who followed the procedure would be set up for success, even if it was their very first time performing the task. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities.

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5 Reasons Why Office Admins are the New Power Job

Office Dynamics

Either way, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and sometimes, you need a reminder of all the loveable parts of your job. It’s no secret that admin professionals rack up tons of knowledge on dozens of office topics and that no two days are ever the same. In Good Company.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning.

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The Pitfalls of Working in the Entertainment Industry

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

He had a great, cushy job at a studio and decided he wanted to be closer to family so he quit without having anything lined up. He had risen in his career to the mid-level management and has almost been doing his job for 10 years at other well-known companies. I'll give you three examples. I am truly his right (and left) hand!

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

This can also include creating and modifying PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets. This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Scheduling and Setting Up Meetings. Project Management. If picking up his lunch means he has more work time at his desk, then I pick up his lunch.

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