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ATTENTION Current and Aspiring U.S. Administrative Professionals.
►According to reports from the
Associated Press, 11.1 million Americans are out of work and
searching.
►2.6 million jobs disappeared in 2008
(e.g. layoffs).
►Unemployment was 7.2 percent in
December 2008.
►Employers are cutting work hours and
turning some full-time jobs into part-time jobs for indefinite
periods.
►Economists are predicting anywhere
from 1.5 million to 2 million more jobs will vanish in 2009.
What does this mean to you? It
means...
Now is not the time to sit back at
work and wait to get noticed.
Step up and learn how you can add
value in your workplace.
Now is not the time to brush off
skills training and professional development opportunities.
In today's uncertain job market and
economy, it's more important than ever to be the best administrative
professional you can be -- whether to help retain your current job
or obtain a new one in the competitive job market.
If 90% of your administrative staff is on
the verge of layoffs, work proactively to ensure you're in the 10% who remains.
Be prepared to work more efficiently
and effectively than ever.
Recognize that when companies cut
back on administrative staff and do layoffs, those remaining are
often expected to take on more tasks and support more staff
simultaneously.
This takes skill and clear thinking.
Recognize that if you are a victim of
a layoff, you will need to be extremely sharp and competitive to get
any of the best jobs in the market for admins. Employers seeking
administrative professionals will have their pick from many. Never stop
learning how to be and remain among the best administrative
professionals so you stay in demand. The advice, support, and inspiration to
help you do this is here at The Effective Admin
Store. Now is not the time to short change your professional
development and skills and competencies training. Now is the time to
be the best admin you can be. |