The true power of a great admin
When an executive assistant gains the trust of employees, her desk becomes a “hot spot” of employee activity, where employees go to get answers on most topics related to the company, says Jasmine Freeman.
Category: Career
Tips for building a satisfying career
Administrative Professional Today recently spoke to Miriam Salpeter, career coach and author of Social Networking for Career Success, about how administrative professionals can combine social networking and traditional career strategies to empower their success.
Reignite your career
Employees often ask me, “How can I continue advancing my career after I feel I’ve hit a job plateau?” says Joan Burge. Anyone who asks that question is a go-getter.
Find a work culture where you can thrive
When looking for a new job, don’t overlook the importance of culture. You won’t learn what you need to know by asking generic questions such as “What’s the culture like?” or “Are people treated well?”
Why your co-workers don’t like you
Work isn’t a popularity contest, but most of us want to be around people on the job that we like—and who like us back. Experts warn that many of us may be inadvertently undermining those relationships. Some of the most common offenders:
Are you afraid of success?
Fear of success, when you’re too afraid to take risks and move forward with your goals, is similar to fear of failure. Both fears can hold you back from achieving your dreams and goals. Here are several strategies to help you overcome a fear of success:
LinkedIn: Expert tips on recommendations
Having a glowing recommendation attached to your profile is a great way to stand out to recruiters, but it’s important that you also write great recommendations for others. Expert tips to help you get and give effective recommendations:
Build your work resilience: 3 steps
Without resilience, fast-paced, difficult and ambiguous situations become difficult, and personal performance and health suffer, writes Amy Martinez, Center for Creative Leadership. Here are three ways to better your resilience:
Stop apologizing more than you should: Advice to working women
Women apologize too much in the workplace, even as they take on leadership roles, says author and speaker Amber Mac. Here are the three biggest reasons women apologize and what they can do to curb it:
Will you be my mentor?
Mentors are important to your success as an administrative professional—and they are easier to find than you fear, says Shellye Archambeau, CEO of MetricStream.