Laughing all the Way to Work

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Reading your way into a great career

Laughing all the Way to Work

I read professional magazines, books about topics that I want to be educated on, website articles related to my career and the list can go on. Educating yourself doesn't have to cost big bucks or take time away from your family to attend courses. I have found that I have gained so much knowledge from reading about work.

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The Executive Assistant

Laughing all the Way to Work

Some things that an EA can do to show leadership: chairing (or starting) an admin team planning for and organizing replacements when other administrative staff are away organizing educational events for the other administrative staff and/or teaching them succession planning to ensure someone will be able to take over when people leave It can include (..)

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Are we in the budget?

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Here are some things that I have often wondered about, but was always afraid to ask: Is there a budget for education for the administrative staff? If you don’t have this as a benefit, would your company pay for you to further your education so you can be a better assistant? Some organizations have this in the employee benefit package.

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Working Relationships by Bob Wall: BOOK REVIEW

Laughing all the Way to Work

To order, please go on the IAAP website 1 under Education & Training: Educational Products/Bookstore. But reader beware, this book has exercises for you to do so it requires a bit of work on your part and some thinking, but I couldn't put it down and have earmarked the book in so many places. 1 (accessed October 13, 2007).

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Our Changing Role

Laughing all the Way to Work

Offer to pay for your assistant's membership in relevant trade and professional associations. -- Provide ongoing educational opportunities. I think of all the things on the list above I like the last two: Paying the membership to your professional organization and providing educational opportunities.

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Joining a Professional Association: Is it Beneficial?

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If you are interested in ordering these or other books, please go to the IAAP website under Education & Training: Educational Products/Bookstore.3 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume! I think it would show any employer that you take your career seriously and that you are a professional.

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Preparing Your Resume

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EDUCATION: [If your education is 20 years ago and only includes high school, I would recommend putting it after your Work Experience or not putting it at all, your work experience becomes more relevant if your education is too old.] LANGUAGE: [Languages spoken] REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

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