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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. IAAP Summit. Was I crazy?

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? 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. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

A manager can call for references or give a practical during the interview. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard. Cost varies based on IAAP membership. This may give a glimmer of what a candidate can actually do but it’s not the full picture. Why get certified?

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. 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!