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Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation

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Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together!

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Self Defense for Admins

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Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field. Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements.

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Tax Tip for the Office Professional

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This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Tax season doesn’t have to be a tear jerker.

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What Are You Thankful For?

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.’ In order to maintain workplace mental health(yes, workplace mental health- home mental health is a totally different subject) Some ways to maintain workplace mental health are: take breaks, meditate, and get organized in order to stay productive. Shortly thereafter, I received the IAAP Member of Excellence and the CAP certification.

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Digital Detox

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If my files were lost, how could I do my job effectively? Backup electronic files. Most businesses have an IT department that may take care ensuring that your files can be accessible if your computer crashed. But what if the IT department couldn’t access those files either? Organize paper files.

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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

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I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# Join a professional development organization. Visit [link] The IAAP offers the Certified Administrative Professional and the Certified Professional Secretary certifications.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

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File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. If you are reverting to electronic filing, be sure to have a backup just in case your computer crashes.

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