Change is inevitable. And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. Change tends to get a bad rap, yet it can be a very positive thing. To survive in business today, every member of the team, especially admins,...
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Blog Post ArchiveHow The Innovative Admin Embraces Adaptability for Career Success
I recently started shopping for a new refrigerator. I had no idea how advanced this core household appliance has become. From making multiple types of ice to meal planning, searching recipes, grocery shopping, and playing music through apps installed on the fridge...
Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals
As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. You’ve been the finder of lost things, the solver of problems, and the office go-to. Now you're finally retiring from the...
4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy
Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Then you need a professional portfolio!Your professional...
How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Procedures Writing Sample
Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable...
How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example
Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable...
Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence
In today's dynamic workplace, it's essential to understand your career is not set in stone. Whether you're considering a new direction within your current career or contemplating a complete career change, the power to shape your path is in your hands. For admins, I...
How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: OneNote Procedures Project Example
Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable...
An Admin’s Guide to Career Curation
Your career isn’t something that just happens to you. It’s something that needs to be constantly curated. Career curation helps you to take control of your career path and make deliberate decisions based on where you want to go.To do this, you need to constantly look...
Dare to Innovate: How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI
I heard it again today: “Artificial intelligence is taking over. It won’t be long until it puts me out of a job.” My response: “If AI can replace you, you’re not putting enough effort into your career.”Does it sound harsh? Maybe…but it’s the truth. Administrative...
An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology
When I first started working in the financial markets industry, I was introduced to a whole new vocabulary and set of acronyms. It was truly like learning another language. I supported three actuaries who were developing annuity and insurance products for banks. I...
Collaborate to Innovate!
Innovation is the key to moving forward in your admin career. Constantly brainstorming and implementing new ideas, improving on imperfect processes, and looking to the future makes you a valued part of your team, and shows your executive and organization that you have...