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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Eat Your Career

Recommended Resource: Straight Talk About Salaries (Recorded Webinar). For example, project managers have the PMP certification and Human Resources have SHRM certifications. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.)

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

I keep myself refreshed in basic computer skills and attend webinars and conferences on best EA practice, but no formal qualifications. I continue to take courses, seminars, and webinars to keep my skills and knowledge of the field relevant. No, but know of a friend who had no degree and got offered a lower salary.

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