Dear Future Administrative Professionals, You are about to embark on what could be one of the most exciting careers in your lifetime—the career of the administrative professional. As you prepare for the road ahead, remember …
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Claim and Promote Your Victories
You did it! You earned it! Now, shout for joy and share it with others. According to statistics, more men than women acknowledge their victories and share them with others. So, how can we (both …
Continue readingSetting Clear Expectations at Work
Good managers will keep their employees motivated and engaged by setting high expectations for themselves and their team members. A good manager will also lead by example through completing their own work assignments, being honest …
Continue readingShow Enthusiasm in Your Job Interview!
I have had the opportunity to sit on many job interview panels for employers who are hiring administrative professionals. What have I learned? A prospective candidate has just seconds to make a good first impression and …
Continue readingWork Partnerships Can Make A Difference
For most of my working career, I have supported and worked for well-respected managers and CEOs. I believe that the CEO/Manager and Administrative Assistant partnership is one of the most critical partnerships in business and …
Continue readingJuggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers
If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. For nearly a decade, I primarily supported one person—the CEO. However, after a recent …
Continue readingAttitude Is A Choice We Choose Every Day
Since February 2014, life has presented me with a series of unpredictable events: four top-level executive changes at work, an automobile accident, a loss of evening employment when my 16-year teaching career at Heald College ended …
Continue readingWhy Become MOS Certified?
When I began my career as an administrative professional, the technology I used was simple—a typewriter. The recognized certification at that time was a typing certificate. I remember working with college faculty to obtain a …
Continue readingIn Honor of Labor Day
What is Labor Day? It’s a day that honors the American labor movement and the many contributions made in honor of working people. Established in 1887 Labor Day is recognized as a public holiday on …
Continue readingDear Stress, Let’s Break Up!
Are you feeling overcommitted, overwhelmed, or distracted? You are not alone. Men and women from around the world are feeling just like you—stressed! Juggling home and work commitments can be a circus act all in …
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