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Reading through Joan’s encouraging words I recalled the numerous amazing women that I met during the past two Conferences for Administrative Excellence and the opportunities I have had to talk with Joan and the Office Dynamics team. I encourage you to think bigger and become all you were created to be.
Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. Resume/portfolio updates should go hand in hand with your yearly evaluation process; supporting professional and personal advancement.
Hartwell has his own impressive resume, having performed in five Broadway productions, two national tours and at the Tony Awards. When selecting your mentor , look for the following: Ensure their mission statement aligns with your values and beliefs. Attend conferences. Look at their past mentees. Be willing to do the work.
This can affect the career growth of younger employees, who may miss out on valuable face-to-face interactions with colleagues and mentors.” Conferences can also be a great way to network when you don’t have an office environment. Gajendran says this is one of the reasons organizations have been pushing for more in-office work.
There are a variety of ways administrative professionals and the companies they work for can support multigenerational communication and cross-mentoring. Attendance to national or international conferences together or individually. Dana (right) with Joan Burge at the 2017 Conference for Administrative Excellence.
And Google has become the new resume. A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended. Mentor someone in the company. Speak at the next conference.
Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I typed up a list of accomplishments (quite proudly so and smiling ear to ear) and confidently carried them with me as I walked into the conference room for our meeting. Maybe it’s time to find a better career match.
Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Take another look at your resume. Is money an obstacle?
My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? Tap into each others brains.
Align your skillset with your company’s plans, as well as those of potential employers, and keep up-to-date by attending workshops and conferences to expand and improve your skillset. Review your resume Refresh your resume with recent achievements and current skills so that you can act on opportunities as they arise.
Your portfolio should include your resume, letters of recommendation, awards and recognitions, past performance reviews, and certifications. However, one of the most crucial parts of your portfolio is your work sample section. Just make sure you leave out specific login and password details.
Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses. Cultivate meaningful relationships with mentors, peers, and industry experts who can provide guidance, support, and potential career prospects. Continuous Learning and Skill Development.
You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. Always include the link to your social profile on your resume. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.
Your professional portfolio should contain a combination of these things: An updated copy of your resume. It’s better to have something than nothing, so start with what you already have or can easily create, even if it’s just a copy of your resume, a few work samples, and a list of your job duties. Cover letters. Work samples.
I am currently in school pursuing an associate’s degree, have a great resume that is getting me interviews, and have a profile on LinkedIn. I am new to the administrative field, and I am unemployed and no longer have access to professional documents I have written. What other documents can you suggest that I use?
If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. So if you want to get your foot in the door as an admin, there is no shame in that and it will be valuable training for whatever career you ultimately choose.
Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. And what sort of online content you would pay for?
Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.
And as I was trying to form a community around the book after its release, I, I had this intention of hosting the most romantic business conference ever. of the day, we all go to conferences and networking events, not because of business reasons primarily. 00:02:15:09 – 00:02:29:14. Tim Leberecht. 00:06:00:25 – 00:06:15:25.
The flexibility of digital networking allows professionals to cultivate partnerships with peers, industry leaders and potential mentors around the globe. It’s more than a digital resume. Reaching out to mentors is another idea for discovering virtual networking tips and events.
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