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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Joining a Professional Association: Is it Beneficial?

Laughing all the Way to Work

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. I was previously a member of IAAP when I was at another firm.

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15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

A Great Day's Work

The association I have participated in the longest is the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). If you have questions about IAAP, let me know. We offer educational programs , educational retreats, and onsite training for administrative professionals. Share a little bit about the business you own.

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Certification Programs for Administrative Professionals

Jen Lawrence

An admin can spend years of doing professional development and training to become a badass at what they do. We can fill pages and pages of our resume or LinkedIn to set ourselves apart, listing every skill we claim to have. Cost varies based on IAAP membership. Or maybe you’re just looking to understand certifications.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. I love what occurs when I am face-to-face with other attendees and my instructor. My third was reading.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? Excellent material!