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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. Share Your Tips & Best Practices on Social Media.

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Using LinkedIn effectively

Practically Perfect PA

As I’ve said many times over the last few weeks I really do think assistants should be using social media to enhance all aspects of their career and LinkedIn is a great place to start if you are new to the world of social networking. Here are a few tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively: Complete your profile. Job hunting.

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 A Day in the Life of an Admin Administrative Assistants can be considered the backbone of any company. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Lets grow together! Powered by Blogger.

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Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System

The Office Professionals Place

Poor Management System Do you feel as though your company does not value you as an employee? Or do you feel as though there is no room for advancement in your company? or a Poor Management System is condition that embodies many companies due to economic times, change in company practices, and company personnel.

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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! This was a very busy year for me.

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You may work for someone, but you are your own boss Everyday.

The Office Professionals Place

Here is some food for thought, your supervisor has duties to the company and to you as an employee and you have similar responsibilities to yourself. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Powered by Blogger.

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Communication Case #2 - the Mind Reader

The Office Professionals Place

At the conference, Stanley encounters a previous employee who left the company over a year ago for a managerial opportunity at another firm. While exchanging pleasantries, Stanley was really thinking that this guy left the company because he didnt like the staff and wasnt happy with the company. Template images by luoman.

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