career development

Career Development
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

EAs as Mentors

By Shana Christensen - December 29, 2025

Mentorship doesn’t require perfection; it requires a desire to help others become successful, explains Executive Assistant Shana Christensen

Career Development
Issue: October / November 2025

People Power: 7 Tips for Making True Connections 

By Joan Burge - September 27, 2025

Joan Burge, pioneer of the administrative training industry, tells us why relationships matter and how to build and nourish yours

Career Development
Issue: October / November 2025

From Insight to Impact: Mastering Analytical Thinking in the Age of AI

By Julia Schmidt - September 27, 2025

Julia Schmidt explains how mastering a new mindset is key to futureproofing your career

Career Development
Issue: August / September 2025

The STRATEGIC Assistant: What Recruiters Are REALLY Looking For

By Sarah Howson & Marianne Whitlock - July 25, 2025

Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock, founders of Strategice PA Recruitment, introduce their STRATEGIC profile model to help you stand out to recruiters

Communication
Issue: April / May 2025

Choosing Your Networking Mentor

By Chi Chi Okezie - March 25, 2025

A networking mentor can be instrumental in your career and professional development, explains Chi Chi Okezie

Career Development
Issue: June / July 2022

Advancing Your Career in 2022

By Paul Lewis - May 25, 2022

Paul Lewis shares his top five tips for planning and advancing on your career path

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2020

Career Success and Goal Alignment

By Julia Schmidt - September 25, 2020

Julia Schmidt’s 6 fundamentals will change the way you approach career success and goal alignment

Career Development
Issue: September / October 2019

Ambition is Not a Dirty Word

By Helen Monument - September 25, 2019

Talking about your goals and your direction is stating your ambition explains Helen Monument

Cover Story
Issue: May / June 2019

Creating Your Career Strategy

By Julia Schmidt - May 24, 2019

In this extract from The Executive Secretary Guide to Career Strategy, Julia Schmidt explains why we all need a clear strategic plan for our careers.

Career Development
Issue: May / June 2019

Expanding Your Role

By Julie Perrine - May 24, 2019

Running out of opportunities for career advancement? Do these five things says Julie Perrine

Career Development
Issue: March / April 2019

A Career Move? Why Not?

By Julia Schmidt - March 25, 2019

Professional growth demands diversity, continuous learning, focus, and ownership. Having a meaningful career is relevant and awesome says Julia Schmidt