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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

The profession's best-compensated usually work for the Postal Service, for computer manufacturing companies, or for the federal executive branch. Many organizations (such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals) offer certifications in office skill proficiency. metropolitan area. Median Wage: $43,520.

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Seminars for Professional Assistants

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I provide education for those that need to plan meetings and events for their companies. Administrative Assistants could really benefit from this education. You can view our education at www.meetingplanningacademy.com Thanks! Try this link: [link] Thanks, Richard Posted on 26 August, 2008 10:54 AM Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM Hi.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

My employer needs someone who is educated in this program. Ive never used it before, but took a few hours each day to familiarize myself with it and it was really simple to operate. One of my readers asks: Can you help me with ACT? Ive never used it. My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine.

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Whose responsibility is it anyway? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."