Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Although demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable administrative professionals, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are over 4 million jobs in the administrative field, including those for executive assistants and administrative assistants like yourself?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Updated February 20, 2023 If an administrative professional from the 1950s happened to be magically transported to today’s office, they’d be in for quite a shock! Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Don’t let the changing requirements scare you!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best. The idea is.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Getting educated can be as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Register for a professional development workshop or seminar.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Connection brings comfort and control.

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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.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

This proves assistants are getting serious about their career and training and HR departments are valuing continued education for this role. More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. Second, I believe in all training, learning, and education.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 1, 2017

I hope everyone has recuperated from an exciting Administrative Professionals Week. On Wednesday, April 26 I hosted a Facebook Live where I spoke about what I love about the administrative profession and gave tips on how to shine in the profession. I wanted to only focus on the administrative profession. Craft your skill.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

The professional world of administrative and executive assistants and support staff is an exceptional melting pot of backgrounds, experience, knowledge, gender, age, education and personalities. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2017

I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 19, 2024

In the interest of full disclosure, I will share that I was previously heavily involved with the PACE certification program (provided through the American Society of Administrative Professionals). I consider PACE one of many credible learning options for administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2020

More skills. And quite honestly, you’re going to be asking more of your assistants in the coming years, so it behooves you to ensure your administrative team is prepared and well-equipped for the future. Provide them with continuing education and professional development opportunities. More enrichment. More preparation.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 22, 2024

You can easily transform your social profile into a social portfolio by adding your education, experience, and skills, along with work samples. Just like the print version of your professional portfolio, the social version includes proof of your work history, education and training, and specific skills you want to draw attention to.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2014

offers practical, creative strategies for achieving success and building leadership attributes, compiled from the diverse experiences of high-achieving administrative professionals in a wide variety of businesses and industries. ” Susan Fenner, Former Manager, Education & Events IAAP. Who Took My Pen.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 22, 2015

Administrative Professionals leading in the 21st-century. With new technologies (apps, devices, office environments) and globalization, restructuring, downsizing and flattening of top heavy organizations, as administrative professionals, if we are not careful, we could literally get run-over!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. While I don’t love every aspect of running a company, I absolutely love my career in helping administrative professionals and their executives improve the quality of their work life. Sign up for our free educational videos.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2014

Effortless navigation provides essential information with clarity at this highly readable, solution-oriented website chock full of numerous helpful articles, free educational videos, whitepapers, case studies, an ebook, nearly 1,000 blog posts… and a spunky, happy approach to work and life. Numerous blog posts, categorized by topic area.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Our office reported to a Board of Trustees and was responsible for planning and executing quarterly board meetings and eventually group informational meetings with corporate CEOs to educate them on a major development campaign the university was embarking on. BUT, I learned and I learned quickly by making some mistakes early on.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

April is one of my favorite months because, here at Office Dynamics, we get to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of those in the administrative profession! In case you are not aware, Administrative Professionals Week is April 24 – 28. But we celebrate the entire month of April. I agree 100%.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

To stay connected to your administrative peers and continue your education, host a book club. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals. I thought this was a great idea as it also sends a message to others in the house that “you are at work.” Joan Burge. It’s not too late!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements. Some reasons include: Job loss and/or need for employment.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2016

It’s Administrative Professionals Week 2016. Administrative Professionals are needed all over the world. The stronger your skills, including language skills, the more opportunities are available. Salary range – Yes, you can make six figures if you have the skills and drive. Fantabulous. I love lists.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2016

Office Dynamics International awarded two organizations its Star Achievement Series ® training program (Level 1) in support of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International, the globally recognized authority for administrative training and development, made two sizable in-kind donations in the month of March.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2014

Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. The first trend is the understanding that executive productivity relies on skillful administrative support.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Common elements at P&G for the administrative professional employees are: a talent council, succession planning, career path and competency models. She also discussed their approach to skills training, including their focus on matching skill competencies to training; exploring internal and external training opportunities.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 5, 2021

Consequently, this month’s webinar is devoted to administrative professionals. Over the past decade, the administrative profession has evolved at a rapid pace—and within just the past year, that pace has increased exponentially. April is Admin Appreciation Month! If you’re not an admin, you are still welcome to attend.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. I tell redonkulous stories.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. The conference was a game changer for me.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. We offer high level coaching, onsite workshops, an annual conference for administrative excellence, an executive assistant boot camp and more.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 14, 2015

April 14, 2015 / PRNewswire / — With Administrative Professionals Week ( April 19-25 ) approaching, many members of the office support team will receive special acknowledgment for their contributions. 4. Support continuing education. MENLO PARK, Calif. 3. Publicize achievements. 5. Give a little. Photo: [link].

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Worxbee

MARCH 8, 2023

Are you just starting out as an Administrative Professional, and looking to hone your skills—or even advance your established career? I think we place educational resources on things that we value, but at the end of the day, the world has shown that you don't need a college degree to be successful,” adds Biggins. “So,

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

There are some managers who are not fully utilizing their administrative professional, but that is an opportunity for us to teach and educate our managers about who we are and what we can do and how we wish to work with them. The competencies for success are that foundation skills are essential. Multi-tasking is a no-no.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard.

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