5 Steps to Becoming an Administrative Assistant
You want to start a career, you like to support people, and you are naturally friendly and helpful. Expectantly, you are thinking about becoming an administrative assistant. But where do you start? Follow the best step-by-step guide out there that takes you from conception to reality. STEP 1: Research the Field STEP 2: Decide If Becoming an Administrative Assistant Is Right ...
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8 Money Saving Tips from the Great Depression
The economy is sour and we have yet to see signs of the recovery in our own lives, but there’s no need to hoard every penny you’ve got and live in fear. Why? We’ve been through bad times before. And we didn't just survive — we emerged even stronger and smarter than before. When? The Great Depression of the 1930s, for ... -
"Because We've Always Done It That Way"
I don’t know about you, but those words are the bane of my existence. Part of our job as administrative professionals is to design office processes and to improve on old ones. The first step in improving an existing process is to understand why it’s being done as it is. That’s when the dreaded words appear. “Because we’ve always done it ... -
Excel Is NOT a Database!
We all know what Microsoft Excel is. It’s a spreadsheet software. It’s not a database. It’s never been a database. It never will be a database. Do I sound strident there? GOOD! Seriously, it’s not a database, folks, so please quit using it as one. I can’t tell you how many places I’ve worked keep critical data in spreadsheets, jumping through ... -
15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
1. Why Do You Want to Work in This Industry? Bad answer: “I love to shop. Even as a kid, I spent hours flipping through catalogues.” Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story. Good answer: “I've always loved shopping, but my ... -
Ask the Admin: How Secure Is Gmail?
I had a question this week about the security of Gmail, the very popular on-line e-mail service from Google. "Please let me know, how safe the confidential documents keeping in mails….????? I would be much much thankful to you if u kindly provide me some details on it….As i would like to share with you that, i have kept some of ... -
STEP 2: Decide If Becoming an Administrative Assistant Is Right for You
Administrative work takes a great deal of dedication, motivation and tact. It also calls for a comfort with technology and openness to training. When figuring out if becoming an administrative assistant is the best fit for you, ask and answer the following questions: -Do you like the environment of a business office? Big or small ? -Do you like greeting and ... -
Top 10 Reasons to Become an Administrative Assistant
10) There Is An Entire Week Dedicated To You Christmas in April? The last full week of the month is all about giving you flowers. 9) More Often Than Not, You Are The Only One Who Knows How To Do It It is funny to watch people squirm. The head of finance is a genius, so how come he can’t change ... -
10 Workplace Rules You're Not Going to Like
Does sexism still exist in the workplace? Of course it does. But it's no longer in the form of an unsolicited smack on the behind or blatant, belittling comment. Modern day sexism is less obvious, more subtle, harder to put your finger on. It's also harder to fight. In her blog post "Top 10 Uwritten Rules That Could Sabotage Your Career," ...
Spread Your Admin Wings
As an administrative assistant, you can stretch your professional wings and take on many other positions with your transferable skills. But many admins allow themselves to get stuck in a rut, ...
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