Oftentimes in my staffing firm candidates will ask “What exactly does an administrative assistant do?” I am sure I cannot do justice to those who work in the field, but let me share some thoughts. First, the term administrative assistant took its root in Latin: administratio, “to give service.” The profession of administrative assistant (and […]
Resignation Letters Our careers span through decades; many people hope to stay with one firm throughout their entire careers. In most cases, this is wishful thinking. At some stage in your career, you’ll likely have to write a resignation letter. Written appropriately, you can peacefully resign from your job and avoid burning any bridges. Here […]
Within the past couple of weeks, I’ve heard similar stories from clients. Two clients had employees resign and they didn’t give proper notice. What is proper notice? Generally speaking, if you are working at a company for a couple of years or more, two weeks’ notice is the appropriate time to give. If you are […]
No, a tiny word with a BIG meaning. The dictionary defines “no” as “Used to express refusal, denial, or disagreement.” Children learn the word at a young age and express it many ways. Talk to friends who have children and ask how many different ways their child can say this word. Why do adults find […]
The Counter-Offer: A Springboard to Success or Death to Your Career? by Catherine Palmiere, Adam Personnel, Inc. Let’s say you’re not happy in your current job. You wish they’d promote you and pay you more – and if they did, you’d be happy to stay… but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. You […]
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009, 7:56 AM Writing in the Wall Street Journal | Blogs, columnist ALINA DIZIK says “Visiting a career coach after a layoff can help you determine your next career move. But with some career professionals charging hundreds of dollars for sessions, it’s important that you make the most of your investment. Before signing up […]
The ONE Investment to Make in Your Career for 2009 – A Career Coach According to CNN, over 1.2 million jobs have already been lost. As I write this, I wonder how many of you (and your families) have been directly effected by this mind-boggling surge in unemployment – and more importantly, what are you […]