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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Recently on Facebook on the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) page they had a question on what would be the ideal gift from your boss or coworker on Admin Professionals Day. Not surprisingly, many of the comments, including mine, were in favour of a chance to go on paid professional development.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2008

She earned her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating in 2006. She earned her Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating in 2007. She currently serves as an officer of the Capital Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) in Washington, DC.

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JULY 10, 2008

I recently found an excellent site for administrative professionals called OfficeArrow. It is written for office professionals, by office professionals and you can tell because the articles are very relevant to what we do every day. I have been browsing the site recently and discovering just how much there is on it.

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APRIL 24, 2008

Here are a few articles I wanted to pass along that I thought were very appropriate during Administrative Professionals' Week.

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MAY 14, 2008

This is a handy office reference book that would be a valuable resource for any administrative assistant, particularly those just entering the workplace. Tags: book review professional assistant IAAP complete office handbook Administrative Assistant.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Travel Planning for Administrative Professionals Hi everyone, I will be presenting a new webinar on travel planning. Please join me on Jan. 3 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

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JUNE 19, 2008

Here is a list of magazines, books and websites that have caught my eye lately: Professional Magazines: OfficePro This is a well-written professional magazine put out by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

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MARCH 28, 2008

I am a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Both of these are excellent sources of information for the administrative assistant. As part of my membership I get a subscription to IAAP's magazine OfficePro and also to their e-newsletter OfficePro Express.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. This article is not intended to be an endorsement of any one particular organization over another.

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MAY 17, 2008

As I previously mentioned, there are mentorship possibilities available through your administrative professional association. I also have a close circle of administrative professional co-workers and friends and we help and mentor each other in different areas of our careers.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

I also have friends who have retired and are skilled as an administrative professional, who also want to work now and again and earn some money to take a vacation. Working virtually seems to be a nice answer to that question. I won't have to go to work and can work as much as I want from the comfort of my home. Stay tuned.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Tags: International Association of Administrative Professionals paycheque job or career IAAP career Administrative Assistant Job Interview.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Tags: administrative professional Holiday party guest blog Administrative Assistant.

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JULY 2, 2008

As most of you know I am a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals ( IAAP ) and apparently we have opened our very first Virtual Chapter. When I got home and checked my e-mail I noticed a link to an article that I thought might interest some of you.

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APRIL 25, 2017

This Administrative Professionals' week, if you are able, why not consider donating to this worthy cause. Donations of business clothes are collected for people who are going on an interview or just starting a new job and otherwise couldn't afford clothes for the office.

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APRIL 22, 2012

April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of National Administrative Professionals' Day, a holiday that recognizes the more than 13 million people working in administrative assistant and admin support roles in the U.S., Please find below a copy/paste from a portion of that email. according to the Department of Labor.

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OCTOBER 16, 2010

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APRIL 19, 2011

As many of you know, this weekend is the Easter weekend, but it also starts Admin Professionals Week, with the actual day being on April 27th.

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OCTOBER 2, 2010

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DECEMBER 13, 2007

In their recent issue they have articles on: • Top Ten Christmas Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family • Ten Career Skills to Keep You Employable in the 21st Century • The International World of the Administrative Professional: What is Indonesia's ISI • How to Read Your Boss's Mind You can subscribe to AdminAdvantage online at [link].

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JULY 30, 2008

The administrative assistant will be a key player in managing that delegation process for the executive. The US Department of Labor reports that the demand for administrative professionals is going to increase. professional assistant where are we headed? Are we ready?

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JULY 11, 2008

There are other sites that have been around for awhile like [link] , which have a professional online magazine called AdminAdvantage, and of course the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) who publish a professional magazine called OfficePro.

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MAY 16, 2008

I am a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and each time I meet with this group of professionals I come away appreciating more and more how much each of us knows and how qualified we are in our careers.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 15, 2012

As in every aspect of life, relationships are two-way. Both parties have a responsibility and work to do to make it work. In the admin/boss working relationship however you do have an edge since it is you who schedules your executive’s calendar. Schedule yourself in for one-on-one meetings with your boss on a regular basis.

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JANUARY 29, 2012

Someone at work was trying to paste something by right clicking and using the paste option. There were three options to choose from with a symbol for a paint brush, an arrow and the letter 'A'. She tried one and it wasn't the paste she wanted so she said in frustration, "I never know which one to choose."

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

Have you ever worked for someone and they under-utilized you or just didn't seem to know how to work with an assistant? I once worked for a young boss and you could tell he wasn't quite sure what he could give me or what I was capable of doing.

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DECEMBER 10, 2011

Office talk, or water cooler conversations, can be just that: what did you do on the weekend, what activities are your children participating in, what great new restaurant you tried, etc. but what about when the conversation turns to gossip?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Reading, Reading and more Reading Expect to do a lot of reading the first week you are on the job. You will be given information about the organization, what benefits they have and forms that you need to fill out. Read and learn as much as possible. This may require you to do the reading on your own time or during break or your lunch hour.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

I have been super busy at work. One position was vacant for a few months so I've been providing EA assistance to two executives. I have also been planning a large dinner, board meeting and another event along with my other regular jobs.

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OCTOBER 9, 2011

I'm not even going to ask if you have ever made a mistake, because I already know the answer. Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle it makes all the difference. Acknowledge it Whether it is a big mistake or a small one, you probably should admit it to your boss.

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JULY 16, 2011

Hi everyone, I have been offline for a bit and wanted to touch base so you know I haven't left the planet :) I am planning on adopting a teenager and am going through the stages for that. As you can imagine, it is not without its hiccups, but hopefully I will be welcoming someone into my home by early August.

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APRIL 17, 2011

Here is a link to an article that you might be interested in regarding the use of cell phones as it relates to your health. Since we all use this technology I thought it would be a timely reminder that moderation is probably the best rule of thumb: [link].

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APRIL 2, 2011

Someone by the name of Cass posted a comment to my last post (please read it for context) and I thought I would reply as a new post so everyone would have the benefit of joining the dialogue as I think it is a common problem among assistants. The more organized you are, the less work it seems to others so the less recognition you get.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2011

This is a guest post by Allison Gamble, a content writer representing psychologydegree.net. I thought it was relevant as the workplace is often filled with office politics and misunderstandings that can make your work experience quite miserable.

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