Essential Strategies for Paraprofessionals to Succeed in the Workplace

Tired of being an underrated, undervalued support staff member? Confused as to why you have been passed over for raises or promotions? Then this book is for you! The support staff field is a crowded, oftentimes, overlooked profession. In 2006, the Occupational Outlook Handbook estimated that administrative assistants occupied over 4.2 million jobs in the U.S. This book shows you how you can stand out from the crowd. Many corporate leaders have risen from the ranks of traditional support staff positions such as receptionist, administrative assistant, executive assistant, or office manager. Now you can too. Don't get overlooked for promotions, raises or bonuses ever again.In this common sense guide to workplace excellence, I use my life and personal stories to help unveil the importance of being a highly effective support staff member. Whether you choose to have a long career as a paraprofessional or you are waiting for your "real" career to begin, this guide will help you navigate through the often unspoken office politics that can affect your career. Step up to greatness, be your best self and become the professional you always wanted to become.