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How Administrative Professionals Can Prepare for the Office of the Future

Office Dynamics

Today’s administrative professionals have anything but an easy and boring job. In recent Office of the Future research from OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 50 percent of survey respondents feel they have skills that are not being tapped at work. Event planning. Technology.

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. Did you learn any new software or technologies? • Did you create any new procedures or systems for your office? •

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. The best administrative professionals aren’t just supporting players. Here are five administrative assistant skills that can help you get hired, succeed on the job and drive your career.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

We as office professionals need to arm ourselves with the tools to combat the day. Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Get involved.

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A New Resolution for the New Year

The Office Professionals Place

If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Visit [link] for a free planning software download that will electronically organize and map your goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions.

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had to open a different software program and needed yet another password for that. I know we are probably stuck with the current system of trying to remember log-in names and passwords, but thankfully at work if you do forget your password the administrator can re-set it, and then you have the option of changing it again.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? Manage: Work with supervisors to improve accounting and scheduling software by keeping it current. You can help by researching programs and asking other administrative assistants for recommendations. One thing that I really like to do is leave my outlook open all day.