Administrative/Clerical: What is Your Biggest Office Productivity Killer?
Office productivity is important for administrative professionals, as your boss often reviews you based on how much work you get done. Many of the tools
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Building Administrative Support Teams Takes Courage
I began working with my employer in January, 2003. When I started, there were over 14,000 employees within the organization. Previously I had worked for
Administrative: Email Signatures and Sign-Offs
As an administrative professional, you must always communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner. Using professional email sign-offs is just one way
How to Organize Your Work [or Figure out what to do first!]
Prioritizing for Executive and Administrative Assistants I have been training and working with executive assistants and administrative professionals for 30 years. The question I am
How to Plan Business Travel & Business Travel Planning Checklists
Travel Planning for Executive & Administrative Assistants When I was an executive assistant planning hundreds of trips for my executive over a 20-year period, I
Translating Admin Experience to Recruiters
If you plan to apply for a new job in the near future, you must know how to explain your administrative experience in a way
Luck vs. Planning for Success
Welcome to another great Monday! Since St. Patrick’s Day is just a week away, I thought I would talk about luck vs. planning for success.
Executive and Executive Assistant One-on-One Meeting Instructions
We received a great question from reader, Mary Louise. ML asks Joan, “What topics should I be discussing during a one-on-one meeting with the boss?
Love Your Career: Demonstrating Your Worth & Selling Yourself
Whether you work in a large enterprise or small company, you always need to establish your worth. Let’s assume that you have a great position,
