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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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Career Blogging: A new way of marketing yourself

Laughing all the Way to Work

I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. See you on the blog.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? Excellent material!

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Shortly thereafter, I received the IAAP Member of Excellence and the CAP certification. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book!

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

I got to work directly with the EA to the CEO of the company. My next favorite was attending administrative conferences although there were not many offered in my day, mostly IAAP (then PSI) conferences. I do remember one time when an executive assistant mentored me. I was hired by a large corporation in Cleveland, OH as a secretary.

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