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....
Do you know how to showcase your administrative talents and experience quickly and effectively? Is your online presence as strong as it needs to be? Do you know how to immediately differentiate yourself from other candidates being considered for the same promotion or...
When I’m struggling to work effectively with someone, I try to better understand them by determining their personality type – how they gather information, what energizes or drains them, how they make decisions, and how they approach the world around them. Then I look...
Starting a new job makes anyone nervous. But it can be especially difficult for a new executive who is expected to hit the ground running. As his or her new admin, there are plenty of things you can do to make the transition easier and make your new executive feel...
An admin’s world is always changing. New software and technology comes along, better strategies are implemented, and executives require more support than ever before. If you can’t keep up with the pace, you’re going to be left behind! The skills that got you into the...
We’ve all been there. After countless hours searching for just the right position, you finally get the call you’ve been waiting for – the company wants to meet you! So you went for the interview. You thought the interview went pretty well, but instead of a job offer,...
As an admin, you know the importance of a well-written, typo-free resume, one that looks professional and effectively conveys your experience, skills, and abilities. However, these days having all this down on a sheet of paper isn’t enough. It needs to be digital. For...
This article was updated on November 3, 2015. As an admin, you know the importance of a well-written, typo-free resume, one that looks professional and effectively conveys your experience, skills, and abilities. However, these days having all this down on a sheet of...
Hello! It’s May -- one of my all-time favorite months of the entire year! I enjoy the bright colors, new life, and fresh flowers and blooms of spring. Plus, my birthday is in May, so there are always fun surprises and treats associated with that! This May also marks...
This article was updated on April 18, 2016. This article was originally published in OfficePro magazine and is reprinted here with permission. Professional portfolios demonstrate skills and experiences, and signify an admin’s dedication to his or her profession. Do...