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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

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Once upon a time you spotted or were presented with a Job Spec which caught your attention. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Get this months book choice, Messages by Drs. Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements.

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Happy Anniversary to the Office Professionals Place - July 15

The Office Professionals Place

With consultation and proper mentorship, the Office Professionals Place was born! This has been a great year, I have networked with many professionals, conducted presentations, started writing a book, hosted webinars, and provided advice to the people who matter the most in the workplace – YOU! Contact Ms.

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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

The Office Professionals Place

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) OfficeArrow American Society of Administrative Professionals These are just to name a few. Visit [link] The IAAP offers the Certified Administrative Professional and the Certified Professional Secretary certifications. Contact Ms.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

I would highly suggest that both new and more "seasoned" administrative professionals print this out and keep it close by. Need a speaker/presenter? Thank you for this extremely educational and thought-provoking article. Thanks for compiling this, I promise to keep it handy - after I share it with some friends!

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

I completely forgot to book his room - I know, total F-up. It took her a few weeks, but she worked her magic and got him booked! I tend to book for these events the moment the announcement comes out. Need a speaker/presenter? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. She totally saved my skin.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! My favorites are the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Messages: The Communications Skills Book by Dr. Matthew McKay, and Become an Inner Circle Assistant by Joan Burge. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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