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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

The Office Professionals Place

Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. Visit Skillpath Seminars and National Seminars Training are two companies that offer affordable seminars. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training. She has written two books, is a professional speaker, and has hosted numerous seminars and workshops.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. Shortly thereafter, I received the IAAP Member of Excellence and the CAP certification.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

”) and the on-site training seminars. International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP Summit. He proudly highlighted the on-going programs they had for employees – one being themed Friday lunches (“I dressed up as a superhero last week!”) Awesome – sounded great!

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

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Attend seminars and conferences, subscribe to professional publications, get or become a mentor, and take classes (i.e. These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. computer software).

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

The CPS certification from IAAP was a very positive step which encouraged me to finish my BA degree. That’s when I turned to IAAP and am currently working towards my CAP-OM certification. Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. 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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I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Internal e-mails amongst co-workers should have a business tone to it as well, although less formal. I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. Anyway, it taught me to re-read, more than once if necessary, an e-mail that I think is negative. 411 Look Up 411.ca