Eat Your Career

JANUARY 13, 2020

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 22, 2015

And that is correct, but many may have forgotten that today is also Administrative Professionals’ Day. All those except administrative professionals, of course. For example, how many times have you caught a mistake before anyone else, especially the boss? Today is a day of recognition, did you get recognized?

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 12, 2020

But, on the other end of the spectrum, it can be just as hard to work without any management at all—and that’s what a lot of people (especially administrative professionals ) are facing at the moment. Now is the time to hone your “figure it out” skills. That’s a valuable skill, and it’s tough to learn. Empower Yourself.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 20, 2019

The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful administrative professionals exude. You can’t have it if you don’t first have the skills to do your job exceptionally well.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 16, 2019

You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Request examples of their work and ask them for feedback on yours. Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Be specific—e.g.,

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s particularly valuable for administrative professionals who are supporting one or two individuals. That’s why, when you expand your skills in this area, you often find that your entire work life improves. If you stay on your feet, you’re more likely to keep things short.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 20, 2018

For example, Incorrect: A group of writers were in town. For example, Let’s add some examples to the report. Let’s add 12 examples to the report. Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. NECESSARY: Be picky and picky again.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 17, 2017

It has nothing to do with your title or pay grade; it’s about who you are as a professional. The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ certificate program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful administrative professionals exude. Refine Your Professional Style.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 19, 2019

Overflowing with secrets, tips, and tools of the profession, this book is a ready resource created by those who “walk the walk and talk the talk” of the complex administrative professional role. This book for administrative and executive assistants is filled with road maps for success, scoring quizzes, real-life stories and examples.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. You can help by mentoring on a regular basis.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. Boston.com recently rated databases administrators in their top 30 fastest growing occupations.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

If you’re looking to hire a new EA or EA/PA, it’s critical to assess the balance needed between “hard” technical skills and “soft” skills, before you start the process. Often, soft executive assistant skills are the difference between an average EA and the perfect EA.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. What really matters is how you use those skills.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Those included come from years of gleaning examples from authors, clients, and subscribers in my daily editing work. A few choice examples: Write only what you love, and love what you write. – Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. Ray Bradbury. Sir Lewis Mumford.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 9, 2019

Examples: The boss asked if I was (not “were”) finished with the report. Want more tips like this to hone your writing skills and advance your career? Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen. When “Was” is Correct. Start today by clicking here.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. Skill practice for attendees.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 12, 2019

Ask these five questions and follow the examples to make changes that will immediately improve your prose. Want more writing tips to hone your skills and advance your career? Barbara McNichol is passionate about helping administrative professionals add power to their pen.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. She often lists all associations in the back of her publication and has a wide network across the globe of resources for administrative professionals. (JF).

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 20, 2010

One of the many wonderful aspects of my work is meeting all kinds of incredible executive assistants and administrative professionals. I was fortunate to meet Darlene Mahon when I spoke at an administrative event at her company last April. However I'm very practical and my career path is that I'm an administrator.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. The friend in the field also told me their call board can receive up to six requests per day for an administrative assistant that is bilingual in Spanish. Boston.com recently rated databases administrators in their top 30 fastest growing occupations.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Administrative Professionals Week and April is the perfect time to think about your career as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, and secretary. One great example is an assistant requesting a daily meeting with his or her executive to review the upcoming day’s top priorities and more. I mean 100% belief.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

97% of administrative professionals are female. A very simple example for assistants is the person who always comes into the assistant’s workspace and takes pencils or pens or whatever. That is a very simple example. Again, use positive communication skills. If you don’t like that, then say something.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Look at these examples: The professor included and provided a methodology for continuing the effort. In Example 1 , which word better conveys the meaning— included or. Example 2 has the word and. For example, s tate and local could be changed to government without altering the meaning in this context. Pick one: provided.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

For example, if a negotiator sees a co-worker drinking at lunch, they might wait to see if the behavior affects her/his job in any way, to see if it happens again or if anyone else notices. Here’s an example of putting the tool into practice. See Lisa at our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

For some, it involves climbing to the next level, becoming a “senior” support staff member or an administrative manager. For others, it means moving into a support position for a higher-level executive, assisting a CEO or CFO for example. There’s no substitution for mastery. Proficiency isn’t enough. Take the Lead & Self-Manage.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Another interesting article is Stress: As Common and Contagious as a Cold which offers some real life examples of different things people do during their off times to help relieve the stress of their busy careers. Another magazine that I would recommend for the Administrative Assistant is AdminAdvantage.

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My EA Career

APRIL 26, 2023

The emergence of AI-powered virtual assistants like ChatGPT has sparked debates about its potential impact on various professions, including Administrative Professionals like EAs, PAs and Admin Assistants. Numerous examples exist where it has generated inaccurate results.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2018

Observing administrative professionals at work is one of my greatest moments. If you can think of ways to streamline your job (or the work processes in a department, for example), it’ll improve overall productivity. While traveling gets old after a while and is tiring, I love what I learn when I go on site into an organization.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2013

Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. The vast majority of respondents ( 91 percent ) also felt support staff should be recognized on Administrative Professionals Day (April 24), a 25-point jump from a similar survey conducted in 2005.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Join Donna’s Free Webathon on Administrative Professionals Day, April 27.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 2, 2022

A lot of people, particularly Administrative Professionals really struggle with delegation. They might be sitting there saying, “Gosh, I wish I could learn how to work on those presentations, I wish I could have that project on my plate because I want to develop that skill set. The article below summarizes the video content.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

What you can expect Joan to touch on: • building your professional development plan, • promotions, • seeing the BIG picture, • approaching your career with a positive attitude, • ask specific questions regarding your professional development challenges as an administrative professional, • and much more.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

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 tool for any administrative professional.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving 21 st century workplace, the role of administrative professionals (APs) has undergone significant transformation. This earned me recognition as an administrative leader and a go-to resource for new admins and their executives within those companies. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

Administrative Professionals Week (April 24 – 30, 2022) is an excellent time to show your admin team how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication, especially as they have weathered the global health crisis of the past couple years. Online skills training. Lunch delivery.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

” Okay, Administrative Professionals, this is a vital issue to address, because whether you believe it or not, you ARE a leader. Every day, you (and thousands of administrative professionals out there) lead others within your circle(s) of influence toward – or away – from positive, enriching themes of life and work.

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