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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

The CPS certification from IAAP was a very positive step which encouraged me to finish my BA degree. That’s when I turned to IAAP and am currently working towards my CAP-OM certification. This year I will be seeking some EA certifications through IAAP and Office Dynamics in order to keep my skills fresh and relevant.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers. Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Excellent material!

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca