All Things Admin

AUGUST 2, 2024

Work samples are one of the most important components of your professional portfolio. But what if you don’t have access to old samples, projects, or other things you’ve worked on? If you really want to demonstrate a specific skill, you can recreate some samples. I have done this with spreadsheet samples, as well.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. I asked Nancy to send me some writing samples so I could get a feel for her style and if I thought it would mesh with mine. Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! Talk about being on the ball.

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All Things Admin

JULY 15, 2024

When admins don’t think they have the materials they need to create a professional portfolio, they’re hesitant to start the project. Work samples are incredibly important, but they are only one component of a long list of things to include in a portfolio. Recreate your work samples. It’s never too late to get started!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Administrative Professionals Forum. I asked Nancy to send me some writing samples so I could get a feel for her style and if I thought it would mesh with mine. Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! Talk about being on the ball.

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. At heart, a professional portfolio is all about self-promotion for all of the right reasons – proving your skills in an interview, highlighting your accomplishments at review time, and educating your executive on how to leverage your strengths.

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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. Work Samples or Portfolio. For maximum career benefit, your portfolio should be available in three versions: print , social , and digital. Here are some options to consider: Blog.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2015

But there aren’t a lot of things in life I can say I have loved and devoted my life to and been as passionate about as being a visionary for the administrative profession. While many times, it was an uphill battle, I really have loved serving the administrative career community and the executives those individuals support.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess. It proves that you can do what you say you can with work samples, and allows you to shine a spotlight on your career highlights. Your professional portfolio may be print, social, or digital. Work samples.

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All Things Admin

JULY 24, 2024

Creating a strong professional portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills, experiences, and unique attributes as an administrative professional. There are a lot of elements that can be included in a professional portfolio. I always encourage admins to start with what they have available.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 6, 2024

For example, when we do webinars, there are things that happen before the webinar to set it up, tasks we need to perform the day of the event, and post-event procedures for adding the replay to our online training center. Below is an example procedure for the All Things Admin team on how to add a new Training On Demand course to LearnDash.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2022

For instance, you might choose to showcase one stellar blog post (more on that later), the event you’re most proud of planning, and your best work sample, alongside your education and most relevant experience. Try to pick one thing from each of your categories.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set. Before you start applying for new positions, make sure your portfolio is up to date with your current resume, work samples, certifications, etc.

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