Administrative Blog

Picture this: Your new boss needs to present her annual budget to the executive team for sign-off, and she’s asked you to format her Excel spreadsheet so it looks sharp. What do you do? Get the Excel tips and tricks you need to get the job done.

There’s no rule that you have to include an objective statement in your resume. In fact, it’s far better to write a professional summary. Leading off with a carefully crafted, targeted overview of your most impressive and relevant qualifications is far more likely to attract a hiring manager’s attention.

The relationship between an office leader and admins is a two-way street. If you’re a manager, fostering certain qualities can help your team thrive.

Did you land an interview? Congratulations, you’re halfway to the promise of a new job! You’re armed with interviewing tips and feel fully prepared as you walk in the door. But then you encounter an interviewer who completely throws you off. He’s either totally unprepared (e.g., lost your resume) or he makes you feel really awkward (e.g., long periods of silence). Well, sometimes bad things happen to good interviewees.

Got football fever? Trust us. No matter how fervent a fan you are, keep the sports references and metaphors out of your resume and cover letter.