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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

I also need to say that Gillie is an outstanding executive assistant and has always maintained a professional, polished image. After her live World Class Assistant course, she continued to learn from my webinars , books, Monday Motivators , and online courses. Gillie is a life-long student. I had not heard from Gillie for a few years.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. Administrative Professional – 4,395,025 results.

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Accepting a New Job? Be Sure to “Date” Before You Get Married!

Bonnie Low Kramen

That singular interview date was on Zoom and organized by a recruiter eager for a commission. I don’t believe candidates can find out everything they need to know in just one interview. Push for the second interview. Recruiters make an average of 25% of an Assistant’s annual salary as a commission. It happened again.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. Yes, you read that correctly.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

No one got hired without Olympia’s approval and so my interview was on a snowy night since that was the only time she had. In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like. I wouldn’t have traded it for all the world. Everything.

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Do you have a job or a career?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Let’s face it, we all need money, but is our whole purpose just to get a paycheque and go home or is our goal to earn the best salary we can make while advancing in our career? Do you read books on topics of interest to your career, do you subscribe to useful feeds and e-bulletins. Is your job challenging? Do you upgrade your skills?

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Excellent material!