Executive assistant duty gives ambitious young professionals a big-picture view of a company’s operations as well as a glimpse of day-to-day decision-making. It also provides exposure to the varying leadership methods, intense schedules and high pressure found at the upper echelons.
Executive assistant, administrative assistant or secretary—whatever the title, you are the ones who keep America’s offices running, even though you’ve taken on more and more work as budgets shrink.
Improve your productivity with a few apps … Track word, character counts and other document statistics … Let LinkedIn groups lead to your next job.
To protect your professional reputation, draw a line between the personal information you share with friends and family and the types of conversations you hold in the workplace. Sharing too much information (TMI) can make co-workers uncomfortable and lead the boss to question your judgment. Before you share personal information at work, put it to […]
Perhaps you’ve been doing things the same way for so long that you no longer have the ability to look at situations from a different viewpoint. To measure your flexibility, take this simple quiz.
Don’t worry if you have a hard time coming up with brilliant suggestions at the office or if you’re not the first one to come up with the next big thing. You surely have colleagues with bright ideas, and there are a few ways for you to walk away with credit for them.
“What do I most need to be prepared for suddenly dealing with international cultures, people and ways of doing things? I’ve just landed a job with a big international marketing firm … I get a little nervous when they tell me about all the different clients and projects involving so many different countries.”
If you’re always setting goals you never seem to accomplish, the problem may be that you’re doing it wrong. Next time, try these tips from Ken Cheo, principal at Winfree Business Growth Advisors.
Fight procrastination … Bring all your calendars in sync … Become a great networker … Seize the power of LinkedIn recommendations …
Whether your employer is offering career-development opportunities or not, you need to make sure you’re always growing and sharpening your skills by doing three things each month, writes Heather R. Huhman.
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