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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Because being respected and valued at work is more important than a high salary. Yes, a high salary may provide me with the opportunity to have a cushier life. So you may be thinking, “Does offering training really counterbalance a less than stellar salary?”

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

Office Dynamics

Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. Eventually I got my new title and a salary increase! Your Executive doesn't have a lot of time so get to the point. Possibly do some research regarding administrative titles for admins who support a President of a company. You can also see what is common in your community and refer to those.

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How to Get Your Administrative Title Changed

Office Dynamics

Maybe go to OfficeTeam's web site or IAAP. Eventually I got my new title and a salary increase! Your Executive doesn't have a lot of time so get to the point. Possibly do some research regarding administrative titles for admins who support a President of a company. You can also see what is common in your community and refer to those.

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Do you have a job or a career?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Let’s face it, we all need money, but is our whole purpose just to get a paycheque and go home or is our goal to earn the best salary we can make while advancing in our career? Tags: International Association of Administrative Professionals paycheque job or career IAAP career Administrative Assistant Job Interview. Or a bit of both?

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. 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

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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. This year I will be seeking some EA certifications through IAAP and Office Dynamics in order to keep my skills fresh and relevant.

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