Eat Your Career

MARCH 4, 2019

As a proud former administrative professional—and a current admin trainer and coach—I believe that support professionals can play an invaluable role in the workplace. There is a wide array of roles that qualify as “administrative” in nature, and a wide variety of people who occupy them. Mentor Other Admins.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. The global economic meltdown brought sweeping changes across many continents as companies made drastic changes to many sectors of employees, including the administrative profession.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 28, 2017

Robyn runs the popular The Art of Minute Taking course at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, where it was the top Professional and Executive Development course for 2015 and 2016.She She is a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals NZ Inc and is a past National President.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? If inexperience is holding you back, approach someone whose work you admire and ask him/her to mentor you. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you. Ask to join or form a workplace committee.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

You worked with a budget. Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Did you mentor or help another colleague achieve a goal? •

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

If possible, tie your request to the beginning of the fiscal year or budget cycle. When your employer sees the results of training and professional development, they’re more likely to approve your next request. There may not be budget money in this quarter/year. Never make the request in front of colleagues!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This is a critical time for administrative professionals and executive assistants! This would be a good time to send a hand-written thank-you note to your mentor, those you’ve networked with, or that colleague who recommended a great book or suggestion for growth. Who this year has been beneficial to you and your career?

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