As an admin, you need to be prepared for anything the day, your executive or your colleagues throw your way. But how do you properly prepare for your own career success? All too often people get caught unprepared when a good career opportunity shows up, or something...
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A professional portfolio is one of the best career resources for administrative professionals. Do you have one? Learn how to create your portfolio, what to include, how to keep it current, and more with these valuable tips!
If you received a call today from a recruiter with a lead for your dream job, how quickly could you get an updated resume to them? Do you have a professional portfolio of work samples to visually showcase your skills in an interview? Does your LinkedIn profile include...
No matter how well you perform your job duties, no position is ever really safe. Even the most outstanding administrative professional can lose their job, through no fault of their own, at any given time. Your company could go out of business. Your executive may...
It’s Admin Appreciation Month at All Things Admin! And we are so excited about all of the awesome training opportunities and admin recognition events happening for you in April! To help you keep track of what’s available, we’ve created our annual Admin Appreciation...
When it comes to your career, do you shy away from the spotlight? Or are you comfortable taking center stage? A lot of admins would rather hide in the corner than have the attention on them. However, when it comes to being considered for a promotion, raise, or...
The following is a true story about a former colleague. It was a week after Thanksgiving when she got the news her job was being eliminated. She had noticed the workload had been lighter during the past few months. But layoffs? Seriously? Right before Christmas? She...
Whether you’re job seeking, gainfully employed, or trying to make a name for yourself, a digital portfolio will enhance your visibility and advance your career. It’s a fabulous tool for building your personal brand, setting yourself apart, and positioning yourself as...
It’s hard to believe another year is almost complete. What have you accomplished this year? What do you have planned for next year? Is your career where you want it to be? As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for...
It’s news that no administrative professional wants to hear. Your executive is leaving and can’t take you along. Your position has been eliminated. You were taken out of the game by the latest round of layoffs. Your company is closing its doors. Now what? If you’re...
Do you have a professional portfolio? Do you have a current and complete LinkedIn profile? Have you ventured into digital portfolio development yet? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, it’s time to kick things up a notch and embrace professional portfolio...
At any moment, every single one of us is one business decision away from having our professional life turned upside down. That’s why we need to be proactive in staying organized and prepared with our key career documents and tools ready to use at a moment’s notice....