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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it. I eventually started my own company providing career coaching and training—and the rest is history! Take a Leadership Role in IAAP. My writing was being featured on some of the biggest websites in the world!

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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Getting educated can be as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Check with your local educational institution for scheduling and times.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Is there funding out there for education? . Check your local education campuses to see if you qualify. You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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I feel like I’m Wonder Woman! [Appreciation Letter]

Office Dynamics

I continue to learn, grow and remain focused on my position and education and three years ago achieved my CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) certification through IAAP. . I have always been an administrative professional, other than my time in the military/US Navy.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

There is a local chapter for IAAP but I don't find it to have the content and structure that I'm looking for. I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community. Go on behalf of your company and get to know others in the community.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

There is a local chapter for IAAP but I don't find it to have the content and structure that I'm looking for. I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community. Go on behalf of your company and get to know others in the community.