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October 2008:
Dressing for Work
What are you
planning to wear to work today? Your choice could be an asset, or not, to
your career. Choose with care. Start by asking yourself these seven
questions about your wardrobe choice for the workplace.
September 2008:
Talking Politics at Work
As an
administrative professional you interact with everyone from supervisors to
co-workers to company clients. At this time of year you may be encountering
some small talk from them related to politics. While it's no longer a
totally taboo subject in many workplaces, you need to handle the topic with
care. Read the tips in this article to do so.
August 2008:
How to Give a Good Presentation
Think you
won't be giving a presentation or speech in your position as administrative
professional? Think again. Administrative assistants and executive
assistants have multiple assignments throughout their careers that demand
presentations and thus good presentation skills. After all, presentations
are about communicating your points -- and that takes skill. Get tips to do
it well here.
July 2008:
Watch for These Seven Common E-mail Mistakes
Most
administrative professionals and their executives regularly use e-mail in
their jobs. And some probably make these seven common errors when writing
those e-mail messages. Don't be one of them.
June 2008:
How to Negotiate a Raise
Are you an
administrative professional who is overworked but underpaid? Consider these
tips for negotiating a raise or increasing your overall compensation.
May 2008:
How to Communicate Better at
Work
Good
communication skills -- both written and verbal -- are crucial for today's
administrative professionals. Learn to communicate effectively in the
workplace with these seven tips.
April 2008:
Time Robbers for Administrative
Professionals
Many
administrative professionals manage time quite efficiently. But even the
best of us get distracted now and then by personal matters or other time
robbers at work. Read this list annually to help stay on track and note if
you're getting distracted too much at work--before your boss notices too.
March 2008:
You Might be a Rude Coworker if...
...you're
guilty of any of these behaviors on the job. But as an administrative
professional who comes in contact with a multitude of coworkers, colleagues
and clients, you also might just recognize one of them in these
descriptions.
February 2008:
How to Get and Work With a Mentor
Most employees
can benefit by having a good mentor and that includes administrative
professionals. Learn some tips here for how to find and best work with a
mentor.
January 2008:
Tips for Performing Under Pressure as an
Admin
Administrative
professionals are being asked to do more, do it quicker and be more
flexible. That takes skill. Read these tips to excel and perform better on
the job while maintaining grace and a cool demeanor.
December 2007:
3 Tips for Writing Your Resume
Get into the
mind of hiring managers reading your resume. Then write your resume so you
get an interview for the job.
November 2007:
5 Work Life Balance Tips for Administrative
Professionals
Learn to
balance, even separate, your administrative professional responsibilities
and your personal life, time and commitments with these tips.
October 2007:
Improve Your Writing Skills
Administrative
professionals often write business documents at work. If you're an admin,
learn a few tips here that will help you improve your writing skills now.
September 2007:
Work Better With Difficult Bosses (or Not)
Is your boss
really that bad? If you're an administrative professional working with a
difficult boss, you might be able to improve the situation by your actions
(or not). This article tells you how to improve situations with challenging
supervisors, as well as which one you may need to leave behind.
August 2007:
What and What Not to Wear at
Work
Nonverbal cues
at work count when you're looking for recognition as a professional or even
advancement. One of those things is what you wear to work. If you're an
administrative professional who wants to shine for all the right reasons at
work, make sure your dress helps create the professional image you want to
display.
July 2007:
Tips for Overcoming Job
Search Frustration
The job market
remains strong for skilled administrative professionals; however, that
doesn't mean you'll easily find a job if you're searching. It's just not
that easy most of the time for job searchers in any industry. Finding a new
job can be tough even for the best administrative professionals. Try using
these tips to increase your chances of landing an administrative position
sooner than later.
June 2007:
5 Tips for Being a Courteous
Cubicle Neighbor
Many
administrative professionals work in a cubicle and not an office with solid,
sound-muffling walls. If that's you, remember your cubicle courtesy. When
everyone practices cube etiquette it makes the work environment productive
and minimizes conflict erupting over simple pet peeves. Here are a few
pointers.
May 2007:
Writing a Compelling Cover Letter - for
Administrative Assistants and More
Seeking a new
job? Polish your cover letter writing skills with these tips. Getting your
next potential employer to read your cover letter is a key step toward
getting him to read your resume.
April 2007:
Top Networking Blunders for Administrative
Professionals
Networking
skills are useful year-round for administrative professionals. And when
you're seeking a new position knowing how to use these skills (or not) can
pay off.
March 2007:
Tips for Succeeding as a
Temporary Administrative Professional
If you're
thinking of working as a temporary administrative assistant or in another
admin temp position or if you already are doing so, read this advice.
February 2007:
Avoiding Email Overload
As an
administrative professional you're probably deluged by email a work. You
have a bulging inbox from email recipients who each practically demand your
attention. What should you do? Manage your email like this and you'll never
be frustrated by email overwhelm again.
January 2007:
Interview Blunders
Administrative Professionals Should Avoid
Getting ready
to interview for an administrative professional position? Not to make you
worry but...the most important step to getting your dream (or just next)
administrative position is the interview. Here's how administrative
professionals should (or shouldn't) handle the job interview process.
December 2006:
New Year’s Resolutions
Every Admin Should Consider
If you're an
administrative professional ringing in the New Year with some personal
resolutions, don't forget to set some related to your career aspirations
too. Read why in this article. Plus get some specific ideas of
administrative professional objectives you can set.
November 2006:
Making a Smooth Return
From Vacation
Don't stress
heading back to the office after vacation. Our expert from OfficeTeam has
the solution to make your return to the office environment just as
pleasant as your preceding vacation away from it--well, almost.
| 
Karen Porter, The Administrative Professional Job Performance and Career Success Coach™