Become an Inner Circle Assistant

by Joan Burge

Book Overview

The words Inner Circle conjure up visions of an exclusive group of people whose achievements are admired and rewarded. The Inner Circle Assistant title doesn't show up on any organizational chart but... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932863508
• ISBN13: 9781932863505
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Office Dynamics
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Recommended for new as well as seasoned assistants

This is the rare book for assistants that doesn't dumb down the role and instead, gives great advice on how to improve your job and look at it from different perspectives and tap into your strengths to everyones benefit. If you're looking for advice on how to run a software program, this isn't for you but if you want to learn how to really get the most out of the resources you have and make the position one that is invaluable to the team, this is a great book. This book may be more beneficial for someone in a corporate environment at mid to upper level positions rather than a small company.

Concrete Help for Admins

Can only reiterate everything good that has been said so far. This is a MUST read. I have over 25 years' experience as an assistant to business owners and executives, yet my copy is dog-eared, highlighted, and just about worn out after one year. Anyone who invests in this book, acts upon what's inside, and tends to their career with diligence, will probably be very grateful to Joan Burge within 1-3 years. Everytime I apply something I've learned in this book, I find that my boss seems to make my life a little easier. It's been a total blessing.

A Must-Read for Administrative Professionals

This book is an absolutely valuable and current resource for all administrative professionals. As an administrative professional for over 20 years, I endorse the book's message that our job is critical in the workplace and is worth talking about. It's not another "how to climb the corporate ladder" book--instead, the author puts in writing ways we can use the administrative and people skills we have developed over years of job experiences in our field to help us expand our positions, become partners with our executive, and become a more visible and important player on our company's management team. Ms. Burge provides an in-depth discussion of twelve key competencies and other personal attributes that are important to our success. Even the seasoned professional will gain additional insight and strategies and benefit from the "hands-on" tips, quizzes, and activities in this book. Ms. Burge's confidence in and passion about administrative professionals shines through each page and encourages the reader to be a star and pave their way to Inner Circle status. I earmarked and highlighted concepts and ideas in the book that are meaningful to me and I keep my copy in my top desk drawer for easy reference. I highly recommend this book to career administrative professionals everywhere!

Want to be "The Best of the Best"?

Joan's book is a valuable tool to assist you. It can help you define your strengths and weaknesses, your goals, and help you expand your expertise. Joan has the knowledge, professionalism and background to provide valuable tools and solid ideas that work and will help you to be the best. Her book is easy to read and filled with useful information that can (and should) be used in today's world. Are you ready to begin your journey as an inner circle assistant, Joan can help you get there!

This is an absolutely great book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Become an Inner Circle Assistant" (I have post-it notes on several sections) and feel this is the perfect career and professional development tool for administrative professionals.