Keep Your Admin Skills in Shape
Successful administrative professionals don't stay on top by accident; they work at it by constantly improving their skills. "You must take classes and continue training, because software programs and other things are constantly changing," says Cynthia Lively, past president of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Lively, who has 36 years of admin experience, is also the administrative assistant to ...
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How Your Education Level Directly Effects Your Salary (It's Bigger Than You Think)
You’ve heard that your base salary is largely determined by your education level – but did you ever wonder exactly how much education matters? If you’ve got enough smarts, it shouldn’t matter whether or not you have formal training – right? Wrong. At least, it might not be so simple. As job scarcity continues to drive more competition to each open ... -
An Important Note from the Editor of AdminSecret
In today's uncertain economic times, you - like many others - are probably focusing on saving more and spending less. You may be anxious about your job security, salary and employment opportunities. Over the years, I've found the best way to combat stress is to put together a plan and stick to it. Here at AdminSecret we are 100% focused on ... -
Upgrade Your Desktop Computing Skills
Today’s administrative professional is taking on more high-level responsibilities in the office than ever before. The reasons for this evolution: [widget:cornerstone] 1) Modern technology frees up time for admins to tackle important projects, rather than waste precious time on basic tasks. Computers, electronic filing systems, e-mail, software applications, etc. make activities that used to suck up hours take only minutes – ... -
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
A public administration degree can prepare you for many different upper-level careers in public service, including administrative careers like Executive Assistant or even becoming an Office Manager. The curriculum includes leadership and management skills, strategic planning for single departments but also for major disaster response, communication skills, media relations to name a few. One can expect to come away from ... -
Too Old for Business School?
Full-time MBAs 40 and older are rare. But for some, it's a valuable experience On several field trips to local businesses, 42-year-old Liza Turley, a 2008 graduate of the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, noticed a recurring misunderstanding. Speakers and business leaders would often assume she was a teacher, not a student. Considering Turley had a good decade on ...
Proof in Numbers: More Education Means More Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics collected data from professions across the board and determined that furthering your education will in turn provide more opportunity for a higher salary. Consider this fact ...
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An Important Note from the Editor of AdminSecret
In today's uncertain economic times, you - like many others - are probably focusing on saving more and spending less. You may be anxious about your job security, salary and employment opportunities. Over the years, I've found the best way to comba...
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20 Tips for Career Survival (Part One)
This is for those still in their job and want to be sure they'll stick around...
Preventive and Preemptive Moves Lots of people are jittery about their jobs these days, and given the constant stream of bad news about the economy, who can blame any employee for being nervous? Below are 10 tips that might help you keep your job...
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