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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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2022

You likely already have systems and strategies to keep yourself and your personal information safe online, but are you extending those protections to the online version of your resume? While it is necessary to add your resume to your digital portfolio , that doesn’t mean you should include all the information from your print version.

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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. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

Update your professional portfolio. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Office Dynamics has a variety of online learning courses for Administrative Professionals. I would love to hear some of your ideas. Joan Burge.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

More and more, administrative professionals are asking my opinion on having a certification. I have seen young people in the profession who are smart, bright and great administrative or personal executive assistants who are very successful. I hear questions like, “Will this give me an advantage in the workplace?”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

Professional and personal development are keys to keeping one of the largest workforce teams educated and invested in not only their own growth, but the growth and success of the company and field they have chosen to share their knowledge with. Dana is also available to speak to small groups. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

The friendships and tips I took away from my first ever Administrative Professionals conference was empowering to say the least. After attending the 24 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, I returned home with more courage to share professional ideas at work. I am so glad I did though!

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Being a 'doer' who takes great pride in my work as an administrative professional, with very few gaps in my work history, you can imagine what life has been like for me since making that leap. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 28, 2023

As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. The more you know about your successor, and the more your executive can share with you about their resume, work history, personality, etc., Retirement is an exciting phase of life.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume is the most important part of your package. Tailor your resume to include your best skills, responsibilities and accomplishments that match the need of employers. Packaging Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! Your resume is the most important part of your package. Tailor your resume to include your best skills, responsibilities and accomplishments that match the need of employers. Packaging Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Personal and Professional Growth. The Office Dynamics Team provided a platform for administrative professionals who were eager to expand their learning, share their experiences and willingness to connect with one another the perfect gathering place to do just that and so much more. The Stellar Assistant Conference DELIVERED!

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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. Clear indication of administrative intent and commitment.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. Q: Jill – as the Director of Operations, how do you decide what training opportunities to focus on for administrative professionals? I can’t wait to see you all this year and the other administrative professionals.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. Resume (have extra copies in the back pocket if you use a 3-ring binder). That is why you might want to leave an informational CD, have extra copies of your resume and a cover letter. Past evaluations (not more than 3 years).

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. Resume (have extra copies in the back pocket if you use a 3-ring binder). That is why you might want to leave an informational CD, have extra copies of your resume and a cover letter. Past evaluations (not more than 3 years).

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! These five simple steps can help. Certifications.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Effective EAs are pivot points within virtually every organization—the glue that holds everything together.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements. Get involved.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re looking to get your Certified Administrative Professional Certification, becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, or exploring options that aren’t admin-specific , such as travel or event planning, it’s important that you go into the process with your eyes open, and a strategic course of action that will allow you to achieve your goal!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.”

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I received an e-mail this week from an impressive Administrative Professional who attended my World Class Assistant training a while back. I am writing to you today to see if you can provide administrative assistants with some advice on how to handle the downturn in the economy and the massive layoffs.”

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Imagine a resume full of value-add accomplishments like this. The information you gather will be critically important in future performance reviews or when writing your next resume.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” ~ Seth Godin. It’s no secret the world has changed. You are doing more with less. Things are moving at the speed of light. The question is … what are you doing about it? How are you standing out?

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. Administrative Performance Excellence. Administrative Professionals – Houston Founder. Compassionate Medical Administration.

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. How does this stay current with the times that most HR professionals now I’ve conferred with on LinkedIn have said up to 2 pages is perfectly acceptable? What does this say about the executive or the organization?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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 update your resume, professional portfolio, and other vital career documents? •

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. Make sure if you are using your blog as part of your "career package" that you keep your blog professional and on target.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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