Career Development Archives

Career Development
Issue: July / August 2015

Employee Recognition: Why You Deserve It and How to Get It

By Robert Hosking - July 25, 2015

Employee recognition is a crucial aspect of a positive work environment, explains Robert Hosking

Career Development Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2015

Building a Powerful PA Brand

By Anel Martin - July 25, 2015

Building a powerful PA brand is essential for your future career success, explains Anel Martin

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Finding Balance

By Joanne Barnfather - May 25, 2015

Appreciate yourself for who you are, what you are, and what you have accomplished so far, says Joanne Barnfather

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Between Jobs? Stay Relevant by Getting Involved

By Julie Perrine - May 25, 2015

By taking the initiative you’ll develop new skills and may even find your next job opportunity, says Julie Perrine

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Grow Who You Know: 8 Great Networking Tips for Administrative Professionals

By Robert Hosking - May 25, 2015

When you grow your professional network, your career can grow too, says Robert Hosking

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Being a Good Assistant May Not Be Good Enough

By Kathleen Drum - May 25, 2015

Strategic business partner or back to the typing pool? The choice is yours says Kathleen Drum

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Being content with near perfection

By Carole Spiers MBE - May 24, 2015

If taken to extremes, perfectionism can be self-defeating, explains Carole Spiers

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

The How and Why of Creating a Career Portfolio

By Joan Burge - March 25, 2015

A career portfolio is a tool to showcase your talents and create conversation with your leader or interviewer, explains Joan Burge

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

The Problem With “No Problem”!

By Rhonda Scharf - March 25, 2015

Do you make it seem as though anyone could do your job and do it well? If so, you’re doing yourself a disservice says Rhonda Scharf

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

Ultimate Secrets for Career Success

By Sandy Geroux - March 25, 2015

Sandy Geroux shares the crucial habits and mindsets that can help you move from success to significance

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2015

Have a Goal? Get a System!

By Julie Perrine - March 25, 2015

Julie Perrine introduces three simple tools to put effective and efficient systems in place

Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Why Your Job (Description) is Never Done!

By Julie Perrine - January 25, 2015

We’ve spent 2014, the International Year of the Secretary and Admin Assistant, discussing ways you can advance your career and the administrative profession. We’ve focused on everything from mentorship to generational differences, but one of our primary focuses has been on creating your new and improved job description. A detailed description of your job... Read more »

Career Development
Issue: January / February 2015

Mission, Vision and Strategy – and the importance for the Executive Assistant

By Richard Arnott - January 25, 2015

Can an assistant be effective if they do not understand the Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization that they are supporting? asks Richard Arnott