A Great Day's Work

Administrative Professional Career

Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

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A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning?

Now, take a moment to do a job search for positions you would be interested in considering now or in the near future. Read about the qualities of the ideal candidate. Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? Do you feel you are lacking in some key areas? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? [Read more…] about Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

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Stacy Photo 1We are meeting up today with our very own Stacy Leitner, Blogger for A Great Day’s Work. She’s ready to give you a sneak peek into her world.

  • Why did you start the blog, 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.
  • Where were you born and raised? Chico, California
  • Tell us about your family. My family means the world to me. My parents still live in Chico, CA, and they just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. I am the oldest of four children.
  • Where do you work? I work full time as the Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Rancho Cordova in California. What’s so unusual about my job is that I was hired in 2004 as employee No. 13 to help build a new City. It’s been an incredible journey.

[Read more…] about 15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

Don’t Wish for a Satisfying Career, Work for It!

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50243243_sIf I were given the chance to change my career, would I?  No!  Why?  Working and serving in my role as an administrative professional makes me happy.  In fact the happiness I feel in my role is somewhat magical and brings joy to my life.

Working as an administrative professional gives me the opportunity to meet new people.  It challenges me to learn new technologies.  It also stretches me to accept and seek new work assignments.  The career of the administrative professional can be far from glamorous; however, the work is necessary, diverse, and important!  Even with the challenges of scheduling meetings, managing email, participating on teams, coordinating travel, and meeting critical deadlines–it’s all worth it!

I grew up with a typewriter and taking handwritten notes. As technology advanced, I learned to use a computer and eventually took computer application classes.  Does anyone remember WordPerfect 5.1?  Oh, how technology has evolved over the years. [Read more…] about Don’t Wish for a Satisfying Career, Work for It!

Join the Amazing Ride

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PicThis month we will honor and celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. In an effort to recognize and provide on-going support to administrative professionals, I am joining the Amazing Ride campaign to help raise money to support scholarships, education, and housing assistance for administrative professionals.  Won’t you join me in making a donation?  Every dollar counts!

The Foundation of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is helping to raise money that will provide opportunities for administrative professionals.  Let’s help to make a difference in the lives of others. [Read more…] about Join the Amazing Ride

Dear Future Administrative Professionals

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Administrative ProfessionalDear 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 to never lose who you are in the months and years to come. Be mindful of your values, and don’t lose sight of who you hope to become. Be a friend to everyone around you by creating and nurturing relationships as people will be your greatest asset. Be confident and thoughtful in your speech. Support and build up your fellow administrative professional colleagues. Choose to be happy each day at work, and you will radiate a passion for the important work you do. [Read more…] about Dear Future Administrative Professionals

What Can You Contribute?

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23982116_sIn many workplaces throughout the United States this week, we honor administrative professionals for their career choices and the valuable contributions they make daily to support their employers.  Over the next several months similar attention will be given to recognize administrative professionals who live in other countries throughout the world.

As I look at printed calendars within the United States and flip from month to month, I find that there is only one profession that is recognized—Administrative Professionals Day.  This celebration occurs annually the last full week of April.  Administrative Professionals Day is the Wednesday of that week.  How thankful I am to serve in a position that receives both national and worldwide recognition. [Read more…] about What Can You Contribute?

Admin to Admin is Hitting the Road in 2015

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RealAdmin to Admin trainers, Lisa Olsen, Linda McFarland, and I, are preparing to hit the road in 2015 to deliver a one-day educational program for administrative professionals who strive for excellence in the workplace.

Our program includes cutting-edge interactive workshops and exercises delivered in an energetic environment that will guarantee to stimulate your thinking. More importantly, the workshops will help you to navigate your career with confidence.

With over 60 combined years of executive support experience Lisa, Linda, and I currently hold positions as executive assistants, corporate trainers, and educators.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join administrative professionals who are looking to increase their potential, grow their network, build strong partnerships with their managers, and improve leadership and communication skills. [Read more…] about Admin to Admin is Hitting the Road in 2015

21st Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence

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Capture3This past week I had the opportunity to attend the 21st Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas, NV, hosted by Joan Burge, Jasmine Freeman, Michele Clucas, and other members of the Office Dynamics International team.  What a delightful team of professionals.

This event was a spectacular educational conference with nearly 200 administrative professionals in attendance. Office Dynamics International offers opportunities for certification, training, education, and more. [Read more…] about 21st Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence

Meet RoseMarie, Former Assistant to John F. Kennedy, Jr.

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20140606_190440-2Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work and visit with RoseMarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s executive assistant from 1994 to 1999. RoseMarie is now the founder of RMT PR Management, a public relations and talent management firm in New York City.

It was a pleasure to connect with RoseMarie again this past weekend at Behind Every Leader in the Silicon Valley.  She’s absolutely delightful to talk with in person.

In a recent interview, I asked RoseMarie to share some highlights of her career working with John.

1.  You worked as the executive assistant to John F. Kennedy, Jr.  Wow!  Tell us what it was like to support John?  Being John’s EA was an amazing experience.  Every day was different, and I learned so much about media, publishing, and most of all integrity.  [Read more…] about Meet RoseMarie, Former Assistant to John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

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imagesCA0IXM2IAcross North America today, April 23, 2014, the spotlight will be on the administrative professional.  Why?  It’s Administrative Professionals Day!  Thank goodness for men and women who step into these critical careers to support leaders, managers, and businesses across the world.  Here’s some interesting facts about Administrative Professionals Day.  Did you know?   [Read more…] about Happy Administrative Professionals Day!