??Advance Your Administrative Career: Tips for Growth and Success??

Are you looking to advance your career but you're feeling unsure about where to start? Don't worry, this week's newsletter is designed to empower you to take charge of your career advancement!

Whether you're just starting out, or looking to elevate your role, this newsletter is packed with actionable strategies and insights. We'll also highlight key sessions at APC this October that are designed to equip you with the skills and mindset necessary for career growth.

How You Can Elevate Your Career:

Advancing your career as an administrative professional requires skill development, strategic networking, and proactive career management. Here are some actionable tips to help you progress in your role:

1. Continuously Develop Your Skills:

• Enroll in Training Programs: Take advantage of professional development courses, both online and offline, to enhance your skills. APC offers in-person training with sessions targeting key responsibilities in your role, such as in Organizational Communications, Administration Management, Executive Support and Operations, and Meeting, Event, and Project Management. Additionally, The American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) , the producer of APC, offers year-round online training, so you can enhance your skills whenever you want!
• Learn New Technologies: Staying up-to-date with the latest office software and tools can make you more efficient and valuable.
• Seek Certifications: Earning certifications, like our Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) ,?can set you apart from your peers.

2. Build a Strong Professional Network:

• Attend Industry Events: Participate in conferences, workshops, and networking events to meet other professionals and industry leaders (like APC 2024 wink ).
• Join Professional Networks: Become a member with ASAP and gain access to an array of valuable career resources, training, and networking opportunities!
• Engage on LinkedIn: Connect with professionals in your field, join relevant groups, and share insights and experiences to build your online presence.

3. Take Initiative and Show Leadership:

• Proactively Solve Problems: Look for areas where processes can be improved and propose solutions. Being a problem-solver demonstrates your value and commitment.
• Volunteer for Projects: Take on additional responsibilities or lead special projects. This shows your willingness to go above and beyond your job description.
• Mentor Staff: Share your knowledge and experience with less experienced colleagues. Mentoring not only helps them but also establishes you as a leader.

4. Understand Your Organization’s Goals:

• Align with Company Objectives: Make sure your work supports your organization’s goals. Understanding the bigger picture helps you contribute more effectively.
• Build Business Acumen: Learn about your industry, competitors, and market trends. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions and provide valuable insights.
• Seek Regular Feedback: Request feedback from supervisors and colleagues to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate your commitment to growth.

Advancing Your Career at APC:

APC offers extensive ways to help you advance your career-- through in-person training, we target specific pain points and elevate the skills you need to continuously keep up with the demands of your profession.

APC is more than a training event, it's a networking opportunity that connects you with 2,000+ like-minded individuals and helps you expand your professional network.

Now, let's dive into specific sessions that can help your career advancement:

? Developing a Mindset for Success: Three Strategies to Level Up Your Career - Success begins with the right mindset. This session will help you uncover the link between your thought processes and your success.?Discover how your mindset affects everything, from how you communicate to your ability to solve problems, a tried and true three-step process that will give you the perspective you need, and help you improve your time and energy management, and how you may inadvertently be giving away your power and playing small without even realizing it.

? The Invaluable Assistant: Top Five Tips for Becoming Invaluable to Your Leaders - Being invaluable to your leaders involves more than just doing your job well. In this interactive and engaging session, you will receive –direct from executives – the top five hard-hitting tips, skills, and mindsets that will help you be more prepared to serve as a true executive partner who has a seat at the leadership table, stays at the top of your game, and helps your leaders stay at the top of theirs.

? Confidence Building Strategies to Power Up Your Professional Game - Confidence is key to advancing your career. Discover the secrets of gaining confidence and how to easily implement four power strategies that build certainty immediately. You and your team will love this interactive session and will leave with tools to ditch the imposter and grab hold of your inner “I got this.” You will learn how an “alter ego” amplifies confidence in a flash, secret physical postures build presence and certainty, swallowing a daily frog builds boldness, and Navy SEALS use this strategy to skyrocket bravery

? How to Develop Your Business Acumen - Understanding the broader business context is crucial for career advancement. In this session, we will take a deep dive into Financial Literacy: Understanding financial statements and the cost implications of business decisions, Strategic Thinking: How to align the business’s goals with overarching business strategy, Market Knowledge: What to look for in the competitive landscape to assist your leadership team, Decision Making: Understanding decision-making processes and how to document decisions, Risk Management: Being able to assess risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, and Communication Skills: how to convey information in different ways to people with different learning styles

? Elevate Your Administrative Career: Key Behaviors for Success - Success in your career is often about exhibiting the right behaviors. Join us for a fast-paced educational session designed to turbocharge your administrative career. Led by a seasoned industry veteran who rose from receptionist to Chief Executive Assistant, this session o?ers practical insights and quick-hit strategies to propel your professional journey forward. Learn directly from someone who has walked the path to success and discover the key behaviors that can transform your role from ordinary to extraordinary. The session includes 15 minutes of interactive Q&A for you to engage in lively discussions and ask burning questions directly to Peggy, gaining personalized advice tailored to your speci?c career goals and challenges

?Join Us at APC this October?

By implementing these tips and joining these sessions, you'll be on your way to advancing your career as an administrative professional. Remember, continuous improvement and a proactive approach are key to long-term success.

??See how APC helps you advance your career: Register Now!