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Administrative Professionals Day had me ruminating on a few pain points last week. Not that I don't appreciate the flowers, lunches or other gifts that show up once a year I mean, who doesn't enjoy a gift, after all? But wouldn't a better gift be to offer a clear career trajectory starting at entry level and going up to the COS level and beyond, with transparent metrics so AP's know what they're working towards, can accurately measure their capabilities and goals, and choose their career path accordingly? Learning and development opportunities, leadership development opportunities, training and mentorship programs, are all on the wish list. In short, all of the tools that are important in every other career are equally important to Administrative Professionals and should be made available. AP's are not an outlier group. For the most part this is a cohort of highly skilled, highly trained and highly educated professionals who should be treated and compensated as such.

Today's the third day of this LinkedIn challenge, and the first thing on my mind to write is: My name is Funmilola Bayode, and I work in customer service. If you've been following my posts from days 1 and 2, this might not come as a surprise. However, it's the first time I'm introducing myself in this light. Twice this month, when asked the classic "What do you do?" question, my response has been, "I do a lot." Now, that raises the question: How do I maximize skills that aren't necessarily related? Figuring out how to combine my skills to find the perfect career path has felt even more challenging than the years spent pursuing my degree. While my official title is "Customer Experience Officer," I have the opportunity to utilize a range of other skills, including writing, editing, project/program management, acting, storytelling, event hosting, content writing/creation, medical writing, public speaking and teaching. Someone once described me as a multidisciplinary person, but that doesn't exactly chart a clear career path. Being a jack of many trades is tough. If I were to draw a Venn diagram of all my skills, I wonder what would be in the middle. #7dayslinkedinchallenge #multidisciplinaryperson #customerexperience #diverseskills #customerrelations #careerjourney PS: This video was made at the NYSC permanent orientation camp Mangu LGA, Plateau state. I had been selected to give a thank-you speech to the state’s commissioner of police who came to visit us in camp.

90% of the jobs can be taught! 99% of the jobs can be taught! What? Let's stop the bs here. Reality and facts: - 100% of the jobs can be taught! - No company is hiring to teach you the job, they expect you to do it!!! Give people a change for the entry level roles and yes, definitely hire for attitude too but skills, experience are a MUST to be able to do the job.

We gathered our hiring experts’ best advice on how to acquire institutional knowledge rapidly. Here's what they said. 👇 1. Create a curriculum 2. Go to work 3. Eat at the company cafeteria 4. Talk to people in functional roles 5. Get involved Learn more: https://krnfy.bz/3JbwjrG #education #careers #knowledge

We gathered our hiring experts’ best advice on how to acquire institutional knowledge rapidly. Here's what they said. 👇 1. Create a curriculum 2. Go to work 3. Eat at the company cafeteria 4. Talk to people in functional roles 5. Get involved Learn more: https://krnfy.bz/3JbwjrG #education #careers #knowledge

Hey everyone, Interested in talking careers?? Join CLA and GET the conversation started 💬 It’s an opportunity to share - Definitions of career related terms - Research - Resources - Events - Article Take the time to read, write, reflect and provide feedback. Interact with like minded individuals who care about the career development community as much as you do. Is this you??? Join and help us increase knowledge about the field and the valuable work that career people do. #careerliteracy #language #read #work #write #reflect

A recent key learning re: Trusted Herd that could benefit hiring managers/field managers as it relates to field marketing. Previously, I had been accepting email applications for those that wanted to bypass the TH platform and its process. However, in making an exception for that, I was negating the ability to see reviews of the applicants. I recently had an applicant email me about an opening and her application note and resume were awesome. So I invited her to schedule an interview. In doing some due-diligence, I looked up her profile on TH and saw that she was only rated three stars out of five. MASSIVE red flag. The interview has already been scheduled and I am not going to cancel on her. But I have no choice now but to introduce the uncomfortable question of "Sooooo... why are you only rated three stars on TH?" My advice to field managers: if there is a rating system attached to a recruiting resource, NEVER allow a candidate to bypass it. My advice to BAs: your TH rating is powerful and reviews are powerful. If you burn a brand/agency and they kill your rating, your ability to earn a living in this industry will be severly impacted. So straighten up and fly right. And if you've got stuff going on in your life that's going to impact your performance, you are better off taking some time away and coming back to Brand Ambassadorship when your mind is right.

Happy Admin Professionals Day! Today is to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions administrators make to the organisations they work for and the people they support. Your role is dynamic, demanding and deserves recognition beyond just one day. So, as we raise a toast to your achievements this Admin Professionals Day, let's also raise the bar for what's possible in your career. Here's to your brilliance, your resilience, and your limitless potential🥂 I thought today would also be fitting to officially launch my career coaching services, tailored specifically for personal and executive assistants! 🎉 Introducing the 💪Empower Hour💪- a one hour session focused on you, to help you move forward in your career. So whether that is some practical support around your current job search or some coaching around your career development to give you confidence or clarity on your next steps, the topic is up to you. I am offering this at an introductory price for a limited period, so please get in touch to book in and let me empower you to reach new heights in your career. https://lnkd.in/dUC8gR3M

✨ International school testimonial: Nanjing International School ✨ “Schrole has allowed me to achieve a much more comprehensive sense of the teachers that I may want to interview. This, and its ease of use are the best parts of Connect. “What’s exceeded my expectations about working with Schrole, however, has been the quick response time from the team if I have questions of face problems. “If you’re considering Schrole, do it. You’ll experience better teacher profiles and a better user experience than what is offered by their competitors." Check out our latest blog to learn more Nanjing International School's experience with Schrole. https://hubs.ly/Q02FvTXB0

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