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Peer Advisory Groups

Submitted by iaap on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 15:57
Speaker: 
Jeff Curtis, AIF
Title/Company: 
Curtis and Associates
Website: 
http://www.curtisandassociates.net

Ever wish you had your own personal consultant to help you make career and life choices? Well, you do! Learn how a peer advisory group has influenced Jeff Curtis and his family-owned business over the years. It’s a good model for all of us!

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Dream Jobs

Submitted by iaap on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 13:02
Speaker: 
Martha McCarty
Website: 
http://www.bookofdreamjobs.com

Martha McCarty just completed a book profiling 24 people who identified and pursued their dream jobs. She avows that each of us have a unique gift to give to the world. It’s all a matter of dreaming BIG and making it happen.

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11 Signs That Your Company May Be Going Under

By Kathryn Hawkins

The economy still hasn’t swung back from 2008’s devastating crash, and businesses everywhere are hurting. Even if you were lucky enough to avoid a layoff, you may still be worried that your company is in trouble.

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Business Lessons From The Edge

Submitted by iaap on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 12:10
Speaker: 
Jim McCormick
Website: 
http://www.takerisks.com

Learn why finding comfort in taking risks – even the small ones – can ready you to face the challenges you meet in life and in business. Find out why failure can actually be a good thing.

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Professional Certification For Admins

Submitted by iaap on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 11:52
Speaker: 
Kathy Schoneboom
Title/Company: 
IAAP certification manager
Website: 
http://www.iaap-hq.org

IAAP certification manager Kathy Schoneboom, CPS/CAP, talks about professional certification and changes taking place with the IAAP certification program.

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Tips on Staying Ahead in a Changing Workplace

The office workplace is changing rapidly. Administrative professionals are being given greater responsibilities. What can professionals do to adapt to these changes and maximize their value to their employers? International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®) offers seven tips:

Enhancing your resume

Finding just the right word to enhance your resume can make the difference between getting a job you really want and settling for a ho-hum position. The following tips from the IAAP Education and Events Department shows you three different ways of highlighting your accomplishments to get just the effect you desire.

Ask IAAP: Working for a Top-Level Exec

Q. I am currently seeking and interviewing for Executive Admin positions. Although I have supported VP-level management, I have not officially supported CEO-level management. What should I expect when interviewing with a CEO? What do they typically look for in Exec Admins? If hired, what would be the most important aspects of a successful exec admin?

What is Administrative Excellence?

Here are some key questions that all administrative professionals should ask themselves from time to time, according to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP):

Advanced Skills Admins Need to Excel in Today’s Workplace

It’s no secret that admins are taking on new roles in today’s office. Here are some of the skills needed to excel in the workplace today, according to the Education & Professional Development Department of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).