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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

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The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Visit Skillpath Seminars and National Seminars Training are two companies that offer affordable seminars. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training.

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The Advertising Game

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Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

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Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? How to deal with it: Provide written materials and information about the training or workshop you wish to attend.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

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Also, this is the perfect time to ask for some professional development training in the areas your supervisor has highlighted you may need improvement. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. For example, my supervisor is great at prioritizing, so I asked her about prioritizing skills. February 26, 2010 5:03 PM ??

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The Charge: Your Emotions – The Cost: Your Job

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Here are some suggestions on how to halt the emotional train before it leaves the depot: Take a breath and pause for an unlimited amount of time. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Again without knowing the specifics of the disagreement, we know that it started in a meeting.

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New Hire Overload

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Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" 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 Excellent material!

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That is not in my job description.

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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 In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. Excellent material!