How to Prepare for Your Performance Appraisal and Handle Constructive Criticism
No need to dread the day of reckoning with these helpful tips from Robert Hosking…
Author Robert Hosking
Robert Hosking
Robert Hosking is Executive Director of OfficeTeam (www.officeteam.com), the world's largest specialised staffing firm for administrative professionals. In this role, he manages operations for 315 OfficeTeam locations worldwide, which place tens of thousands of highly skilled candidates each year into positions ranging from Executive and Personal Assistant to Receptionist and Customer Service specialist. Robert is a frequent speaker on employment issues. He has presented at industry conferences and has been interviewed by the media on workplace topics.
5 Administrative Skills and Attributes Every Office Professional Should Have
An OfficeTeam and IAAP survey reveals some surprising truths about PA success Administrative professionals are…
Employee Recognition: Why You Deserve It and How to Get It
There is a clear disconnect between managers and workers when it comes to the perception…
Grow Who You Know: 8 Great Networking Tips for Administrative Professionals
Whether you’re looking to move up within your company or over into a better paying…
Now Hear This: 7 Ways to Boost Your Listening Skills
Listen up executive assistants and office professionals – in almost every aspect of your job,…
The Evolving Role of the Administrative Professional
Time stands still for no one, including administrative professionals says Robert Hosking Gone are the…
The Five Big Mistakes Workers Make When They Take Vacation
Everyone deserves time off — even workaholics. Still, getting away is easier said than done.…
8 Steps to Developing an Executive Presence and Getting Ahead
Robert Hosking details his top tips for developing an executive presence Ever noticed how some…
Career Management: The 7 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Advancement
Like most hardworking professionals, you’re committed to your job and want to be recognised and…
6 Tips for Researching Potential Employers and Enhancing Your Job Hunt
The more you know about companies where you plan to apply, the more targeted you…
Why Good Writing Skills Are Important in Today’s Workplace — and Tips for Developing Them
Good writing skills are a key asset at every stage of your career, from the…
8 Rules of Networking Etiquette Every Administrative Professional Should Heed
Robert Hosking explores the social skills we all need Networking as a business concept has…
Smart Job-Seeking: How to Get the Most Out of Working with a Recruiter
You’ve started a job search, and you’re not finding many positions that look right for…
Feel the Zeal: How to Keep Your Professional Enthusiasm Alive
Remember how eager and engaged you were when you first started out in your career?…
Are You Being Seen in the Right Light? Tips for Boosting Your Visibility
If you were driven by acclaim or attention, chances are you would have chosen a…
Avoiding Common Job-search Mistakes
Administrative professionals with the most in-demand skills — especially those who can make immediate contributions…
Getting Serious About Soft Skills
There’s nothing soft about soft skills explains Robert Hosking Finding success as an administrative professional…
A Diplomatic Approach to Office Politics
Whether you’re in the running or watching from the side-lines, it pays to keep this…
Put Intuition to Work for You
Robert Hosking shows how trusting your gut can be a valuable technique at work, not…
How to negotiate for what you’re worth
This article will help you prepare yourself for the pay you deserve — whether you’re…