Administrative Assistants

Any tips for breaking into the administration world?
I'm currently in insurance litigation so a lot of my current role is similar to admin roles. However, I don't have direct admin experience.

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I read a question on here about admin career exit paths. A lot of Admin professionals exit into HR, Project Management, Office Management, COS roles. I wonder whats the most non-traditional exit caree… more

That feeling when you realize your executive has so much trust in your decision-making prowess that you dont need to always confirm every scheduling decision with them. Granted it often takes time to … more

I was today year-old when i discovered that there's types of fun. Type 1 , Type 2, Type 3 and even Type 4! Being in the Admin world should fall under Type 4 fun🤣

I have over 20 years experience as an executive assistant and am interested in marketing. I have been taking courses in project management so I can become certified. Has anyone transitioned from an EA… more

Good morning! Happy New Week!
For my Canadian 🐟, did you know that your Toronto Public Library card grants you free access to LinkedIn Learning?
Google TPL LinkedIn Learning and you should be able to get sta… more

Happy Hump Day!
To think I only recently learnt what it means😅 because I was too ashamed to admit I didn't know what it meant!!!
Are there any other commonly used phrases that you don't know wh… more

I was recently asked a question, and it's been stuck in my head ever since.
If you were to write your autobiography today, what would the title be?

1. Does experience outshine college education?

2. Are Certificates just as good as Degrees?

I really dislike my job. I'm traveling further to work than I used to, my boss micromanages my notes, I'm in multiple all day meetings every month in which I'm expected to take notes on any time someone basically… more

I've had a couple interviews at start-ups with very young CEOs whose backgrounds mainly stem from engineering. I don't know if it's me or if their egos are just through the roof. Horrible … more

If your executive asks for a meeting to be scheduled in the next couple of weeks, how far out would you schedule it? 2 weeks?

I suspect a "friend" who's a recruiter at a company I applied to didn't advance my application on purpose. I suspect it's cos they know im super competent and might do a better j… more

I applied for a Project Coordinator position and within a week I received an email for a Zoom interview. A few days later I received an email for an in person interview. I met with the Director and … more

Canadian 🐟, how are you spending your day off?!

My boss has expressed significant stress about her cluttered desk and has asked me to help her organize it this week. I'm worried about her anxiety levels, as they tend to affect me as well. She h… more

Im looking into getting into a Paralegal role as a beginner. Any tips and pieces of advise for this role? I’ve applied to many job listings and only have had two interviews so far. I have not heard an… more

I’m looking to land a role in legal administration and could use some advice. I’m a recent graduate student transitioning from social research to legal. I have years of administrative experience but h… more

I've been applying for Admin jobs for months now and no one is responding, I don't know if its because they wanna low ball the salary or are they being really picking with the requirements?

Do you guys know any companies that specialize in remote job roles, particularly admin roles? I've been struggling to find a job for a year, even though I have good experience. I'm open to in-… more

How honest are we supposed to be during a job hunt?
I am always upfront about the fact that my life circumstances wont allow me to be in person 9-5pm 5 days a week. For context, i am a single mum to a … more

I really want to apply for this job with Apple, but the title says it's for an Executive Administrative Assistant. I've only had an Admin Assistant title though. Otherwise, I have the qualifications. How woul… more

I am about to interview for a job today, admin at a research dept at a prestigious uni. I REALLY want the job. I am going to 1) print out resume to bring 2) research the dept and find a subtle way to work i… more

I told paralegal/supervisor I feel ready to have more responsibilities (other than scanning/filing 40 hrs a week) and wanted to be more involved as a team as I've been here 9 months and was assured I could 'work my way up&… more

I am about to put in my 2 weeks at a small law firm. When I started, the employer firmly stated I should not give less than a month's notice when I leave.
However, many other jobs won't wait t… more

Happy New Week!
A reminder to be kind to yourself this new week. Remember we ought to work to live, not live to work.

Looking for recommendations for a designation for an administrative assistant working in insurance.

What are everyone's thoughts on phone interviews? Are they better than in person interviews, or do you prefer in person interviews?

Has anyone else had issues with Excel recently? I know microsoft had that issue last week, but I feel like it's been giving me problems for a long time before the shutdown last week.

It's almost the weekend! Thank goodness! I need it. What's everyone's plan for this weekend?