Why You Shouldn’t “Do Your Job”

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This may sound very counter-intuitive when it comes to your career and its eventual advancement, but there may be a time that doing your job actually harms more than helps. Many organizations are currently embracing a teamwork environment designed to encourage all members of the staff to work together for the greater good and, eventually,… Read more »

Don’t Let Being Shy Stop You From Landing Your Dream Job!

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Introverts need to work too, and you shouldn’t let your shyness keep you from landing the job of your dreams. You may have to approach your interviewing process differently to demonstrate your passion, but it is more than possible. Before you enter your next face-to-face interview, here are some tips to help you boost your… Read more »

What Your Resume Needs to Land You an Administrative Job

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Does your resume say all the right things to land you the best administrative position? Administrative assistant jobs encompass a wide variety of job duties, and people with diverse backgrounds find themselves qualified for these types of roles. Long gone are the days of the sitcom secretary just fetching coffee for the executives. Whether you’re… Read more »

Are You an Imposter at Work?

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Do you ever feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? Do you find yourself saying and doing things that you not only don’t believe, but that also go against your core values? If you’re spending your day feeling like you’re an imposter, it might be time to make a major career change… Read more »

Handling a Busy Clerical Work-Life Balance

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Work-life balance is a big topic of discussion among both employers and employees right now. In today’s hyper-connected world of cell phones and instant internet access, many people feel that work is bleeding over to non-work hours far too often. As a clerical or administrative assistant, your role is to help a company remain on… Read more »

Asking Interview Questions to Land the Job

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Your one job as a candidate is to impress the hiring manager and get the offer. But how exactly do you do that in a system that is designed to pit candidate against candidate in a series of interviews? The best thing you can do is prepare, learn about the company, and ask questions of… Read more »

What Employers Are Looking For on Administrative Resumes

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A qualified administrative assistant is the backbone that holds a company together. However, many of the administrative resumes that cross hiring managers’ desks are bland and repetitive. How can you stand out as an administrative assistant without sounding overqualified? Here are some of the top achievements and requirements that employers are looking for on resumes…. Read more »