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At Your Side: Mentoring in the Workplace

Laughing all the Way to Work

She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career. They work initially as an assistant-in-training and report to a senior assistant for mentoring and help with anything that comes up on the job. Because of this mentoring program they had no problem hiring young assistants right out of college.

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Personal Growth Is Your Responsibility

Office Dynamics

Yet, personal development can also mean that you increase your knowledge and skills by taking the initiative to read books, listen to audio tapes, read trade magazines, and be constantly observant of your surroundings. Having a mentor will help an assistant develop skills.

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10 Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter

Office Dynamics

We’ve noticed that the number of administrative professionals have been surfacing on Twitter has been increasing. With more assistants and professionals advocating for and teaching others how to use this valuable communication tool, assistants are seeing the value and deciding to jump on board. I tell redonkulous stories.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Train and mentor others. This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine , a global training publication and must read for any administrative professional.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Coming runner up for the Hays/Executive PA Magazine awards for Newcomer of the Year 2012 started my journey into becoming a career PA. Do you have advisor’s / board members / mentors that have helped with the network? Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? How did you promote the network?

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

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. Check out Lucy Brazier and her publication, Executive Secretary Magazine. It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network.

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Bonnie’s Workplace 2021 Wish List

Bonnie Low Kramen

I wish that you find a mentor. This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine, a global training publication, and must read for any administrative professional. I love that the leaders of Microsoft are tying bonuses to ethical behaviors. The best way to do that is to be one. Let the haters go. Unfriend them.

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