Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

It took courage to go up and talk to women I had never met, let alone ask them questions and engage in full-blown conversations. The friendships and tips I took away from my first ever Administrative Professionals conference was empowering to say the least. That was way out of my comfort zone! I am so glad I did though!

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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. A basic account is free for up to three polls per event.

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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. I found the resource section on the website to be very good and up to date.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Joan’s gratitude and professionalism encouraged many to speak up during team exercises and to introduce themselves to her during breaks to show their own gratitude. Being introduced as a guest blogger for Office Dynamics opened up even more opportunity and discussion. Personal and Professional Growth.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. 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. You are welcome!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. All throughout the conference, people are coming up to me and introducing themselves to me, I love it! . Q: Jill – as the Director of Operations, how do you decide what training opportunities to focus on for administrative professionals?

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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. But before you hang up your admin hat and log out of your computer for the last time, there are some things you should do to ensure an easy transition for you, your colleagues, and your executives.

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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

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. Whether you decide you want to move up in your chosen field, move out of the profession, or stay where you are, a career portfolio will be a valuable asset to you. By Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics. Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

Creating Star-Performing Administrative Professionals through Training and Coaching Since 1990. Whether you decide you want to move up in your chosen field, move out of the profession, or stay where you are, a career portfolio will be a valuable asset to you. By Joan Burge, founder and CEO, Office Dynamics. Office Dynamics.

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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. The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice.

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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. Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You’ll also prove your dedication to your executive and colleagues, and wind up with a personal sense of pride and accomplishment. Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Refresh your administrative brand. Whether you know it or not, you have an administrative brand. Read, read, read!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. Here are 5 things you can do right now to turn up the volume on your personal brand: 1. By mixing up a recipe of these branding ingredients. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” ~ Seth Godin. It’s no secret the world has changed. Guess what?

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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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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The more you can create measurable, positive, powerful outcomes through your actions, the more people will sit up and take notice. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Find a few minutes here or there to step up your game in the value department. Give it try.

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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. The best part is that creating a social portfolio is as easy as setting up a social profile! Administrative Performance Excellence. College Educator.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. 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. It sets you up for success. You worked with a budget.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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? CONNECT WITH ME. My LinkedIn.

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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

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. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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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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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby. A friend of a friend of a friend set her up. She ended up cleaning houses and taking odd jobs.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I learned additional confidence and to speak up when the position’s duties radically changed within days of being hired. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! www.danabuchanan.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. What I especially like about it is now when I need to find an e-mail that my boss sent me, it is not tangled up with all the other e-mails, but in a folder all its own. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. What about in the office, are we asking our bosses to self-serve or are we providing quality administrative services?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

We are meeting up today with our very own Stacy Leitner, Blogger for A Great Day’s Work. I started my blog A Great Day’s Work to share resources with administrative professionals in an effort to help them be successful in their career and inspire them to lead in the workplace. I currently teach for BYU-Idaho.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I was at the cottage with a friend and she was cranky and started to get wound up about something to do with her husband. By the end of the call her husband had caught her crankiness and it ended up with them both being angry. She ended up calling her husband back and apologizing for her bad mood. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Handling day-to-day administration for one or more executives, a team or network, an admin assistant is the “eyes and ears” of a company, privy to unique and powerful insights about the company culture , performance and future direction. Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" So how do you word your follow-up e-mail so as not to come across as impatient? It is OK to follow up, but be nice.people have a lot on their plate and your request is probably not the only thing they have to do, so be understanding, but be persistent.

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