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Which sales job is right for you?

Maybe well-meaning friends or relatives have said to you, “You should think about getting a job in sales.” Great—now what? “Sales” can absolutely be a solid career path, but unless you already know what you want to do, it’s a vague…

Navigating controversial topics in the workplace

Generally speaking, most people know that conversations that dip into politics, religion, or intimate relationships are best to avoid in professional settings. Yet in the current political climate, taboo topics are becoming harder and harder…

Admin Assistants: Develop your phone skills for the office

You may think having an excellent phone manner is an outdated relic—after all, won't everyone just email if they want something? Not necessarily—if you're in an admin or customer service field, talking on the phone might still be a part…

Traits of a great admin assistant gatekeeper

So you’re an admin or executive assistant and you want to be a great one. However, if you’re not a ninja-level gatekeeper, you’ll never hit your goal. Great gatekeepers are experts at managing flow. They are more about filtering out the…

How to become a payroll clerk

If you’re a stickler for details and get a warm glow of satisfaction from the idea of people getting their paychecks on time, then you might want to consider becoming a payroll clerk. These financial professionals are responsible for maintaining…

Manage your boss’s schedule like a pro

When you’re a personal assistant, scheduling your boss’ day to run as smoothly as possible is an integral part of your job. A great assistant ensures that the flow of appointments and meetings make sense and leaves enough time to accomplish…

8 steps to managing your time effectively as an admin assistant

If you’re an administrative assistant, chances are good that you're supposed to rock at everything related to "time management." This vital job skill might not come naturally to you, but it is something you can learn (and become great at)…

Manage your boss’s emails and phone calls like a pro

As an assistant, you will often be asked to manage your boss’s correspondence, including emails. This can often be a tricky task, particularly because it's hard to know the correct tone to strike. Should you write in your voice? In his or…

10 of the biggest challenges for administrative assistants on the job

Administrative assistants are often the unsung heroes of the workplace. They are the ones who keep the office running smoothly or the boss happy and well prepared to do her or his job. They can multitask, possess multiple skills, and must face…

How to Become a Paraprofessional

When you think of a classroom, you may think of one teacher at the head of the class, working with a group of students. What you may not consider is that many classrooms have another adult there, helping students learn—a paraprofessional,…