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15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

A Great Day's Work

The association I have participated in the longest is the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). If you have questions about IAAP, let me know. I have taught college courses for 16 years and absolutely enjoy preparing students to be successful in the workplace. I am the co-owner of Admin to Admin.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. 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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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops. 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. I’ve worked hard to expand my business acumen and build up a toolbox of skills.

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

My next favorite was attending administrative conferences although there were not many offered in my day, mostly IAAP (then PSI) conferences. Of course, I must do that for the work I do. Of course, I love my iPad (newer, bigger, lightweight screen with the keyboard by Apple); loving my AirPods (no wires!); My third was reading.

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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. Of course, youre going to take a different approach. Of course you can use the job description as a framework.

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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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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

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