All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. Today’s job descriptions are more likely to include analytical reasoning, critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and UX design. What skills should you focus on honing and which should be left behind?

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Administrative Professionals Social Media 2025 Mentoring 98

Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

Negotiating 203

Negotiating Confidence Administrative Professionals Temping 203

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. After an initial chat with us on the phone, confirm your requirements in writing, and be as specific as possible about numbers of attendees, location, budget, facilities, ambience and anything else your event needs.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

A job seeker would be looking for jobs that match their qualifications and skills. We are a firm believer in distinguishing between good-to-have skills and must-have skills. Marketing Manager Requirements and Skills: A bachelor's degree and master's degree in marketing, business administration.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Salary International 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

While some contractors offer skills that are useful for one-time jobs, our favourite VAs—apart from becoming our friends—became a part of our team and were involved in several projects regularly. This required web research, data entry and a lot of emailing & phoning back and forth throughout the course of 2 days. Use technology.

Dropbox 40

Dropbox Filing Google Docs Google 40

Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 12, 2011

There were no cell phones. Get on a bus and negotiate your arrival later. Yet, we almost never get on a bus, ready to negotiate our arrival later on. Some of them even have presentation skills. But even if they get seed money, they don’t have the necessary internal resources to make the best out of their business idea.

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Expenses Negotiating 2011 Twitter 40