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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.

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Joining a Professional Association: Is it Beneficial?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. I was previously a member of IAAP when I was at another firm. It helped to have that support system.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements. Get the knowledge you need.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

We can fill pages and pages of our resume or LinkedIn to set ourselves apart, listing every skill we claim to have. Cost varies based on IAAP membership. If you’re feeling particularly generous, send them to a conference too! However, to be honest…it’s not enough.

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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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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

It was an amazing conference. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?