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Experience does not equal skills. In a discussion with a friend, we talked about the difference of experience and skill. There are jobs that don’t require experience in the role, but they require a certain skill. And as an employer, especially in an industry like Virtual Assistants where it’s fairly new, I tend to look at skills rather than experience. If we’re hiring for an admin VA, I’m looking for someone with skills in email, calendar, file, and sometimes project management. This doesn’t mean I’ll only look at people who had experience being a VA. We’ve hired others who were secretaries, teachers, and even licensed engineers. They have the skills, but not necessarily the experience. And some even have the experience, but not the skills we need for the client we need them for. That’s why I also tend to look at how long they usually worked in a job. It differs per applicant, but it’s always a plus when I see someone work in a company for 2 years+, because they’ve been able to see the high and lows of a business. They’ve learned soft skills and not just the hard skills of working with people, and managing expectations. What do you think? Does experience equal skills?

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Let's talk about minimum degree requirements in hiring. Many organizations require a Bachelor's degree for every role, but is that really necessary? Do entry-level administrative assistants truly need a BA to be successful? Does a candidate with 20+ years of relevant experience need a degree to excel? While some positions may require a BA, minimum degree requirements can create unnecessary barriers that exclude qualified candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds. Before posting a job, consider whether a degree requirement is truly necessary. Let's work toward creating more inclusive hiring practices. #hiringpractices #inclusivehiring #diversityandinclusion

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We’d like to take a moment to thank all the administrative professionals in our team for all that they do to ensure our business operations always run smoothly. We caught up with Cindy Brown, Office Coordinator in our head office in Collingwood to learn more about her role and what qualities she thinks are important when considering a career in professional administration. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞? I love the fact that every day is different depending on who is in the office and what projects are assigned to me. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Organization and being able to focus and stay on task. I am a big list builder to ensure I can prioritize effectively. I am also selective about which tasks I choose to undertake at certain times of day to maximize my productivity. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲? Find something you love to do and make it your goal. Life is too short to be in a job you don’t enjoy. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. For our latest career opportunities follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gKgMPhuc #administrativeprofessionalsday #administrativeprofessional

Being a go-getter in an administrative assistant position means that you are proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges. You are not afraid to ask questions, offer suggestions, and seek feedback. You are also reliable, organized, and efficient in your work. Some of the benefits of being a go-getter in an administrative assistant role are: - You can impress your boss and colleagues with your initiative and enthusiasm. - You can expand your knowledge and abilities by learning from different projects and tasks. - You can increase your chances of career advancement and recognition by demonstrating your value and potential. - You can enjoy your work more by finding creative solutions and exploring new opportunities. If you want to be a go-getter in an administrative assistant position, here are some tips to help you: - Set SMART goals for yourself and track your progress and achievements. - Communicate clearly and professionally with your manager and team members. - Seek feedback and constructive criticism and use it to improve your performance. - Volunteer for extra assignments or responsibilities that interest you or challenge you. - Learn new skills or software that can help you do your job better or faster. - Network with other administrative professionals and learn from their experiences and best practices. - Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in your industry and company. Being a go-getter in an administrative assistant position can help you stand out from the crowd and advance your career. It can also make your work more enjoyable and rewarding. I hope this information was helpful to you. 😊 ##Admistrative assistant ##Virtual is the world.

- "The best part of being an administrative assistant is the satisfaction of helping others and making their lives easier." - "Behind every great organization is a hard-working administrative assistant!" - "If you've ever thought about becoming an administrative assistant, I'd say go for it! It's a rewarding and challenging career." - "Administrative assistants: the unsung heroes of the workplace." - "A day in the life of an administrative assistant: hustle, hustle, hustle!" - "An administrative assistant is like a personal assistant, but for an entire company." - "Think you could handle the fast-paced, ever-changing world of being an administrative assistant? It's not for the faint of heart!" - "What makes a great administrative assistant? A positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task like a pro!"

"Career Update" I'm excited to announce that I'm currently looking for new opportunities! With a background in data capturing, administrative assistance, receptionist duties, and preschool teaching, I'm confident in my ability to bring value to a dynamic team. My skills include: - Data entry and management - Administrative support - Reception duties - Teaching and childcare I'm eager to leverage my skills and experience to drive impact in a new role. If you know of any job openings or would like to connect, please reach out! Let's connect and explore new possibilities! #jobsearch #careergoals #newchapter"

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙐𝙏 !! 🥳📌💃 This is your opportunity to stand out as a VA or aspiring VA by mastering a skill that’s in high demand! Interested in joining? Send me a DM or Click the link below to join the next batch of students. https://lnkd.in/d5_RGx3f Let’s transform your VA career and make email management your superpower! 💪🔥 Don’t miss out – spots are limited! 🌟 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙊𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙮𝙤𝙨𝙞 𝘼𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙮𝙤. 𝘼 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙀𝙊𝙨, 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. #VirtualAssistant #CareerGrowth #CommunitySupport #Clarity #ProfessionalDevelopment #DreamsAreValid #GrowthMindset #ConsistencyIsKey #VirtualAssistant #Efficiency #DelegateToElevate #AdministrativeAssistant #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #TopRatedExecutiveAssistant #Creativity #VACommunity #Productivity #globalvisibilitychallengewithdrvivianmagnus