Why am I sitting for the CAP exam? My name is Stephanie Hablinski and I am from Houston, Texas. I have worked for the same small company for almost 30 years, my boss will be retiring soon and the company will be closing which means I will be looking for a new position. I am terrified and excited all at the same time! After reviewing different positions listed on websites like Glassdoor, Monster and LinkedIn, I realized that most employers want either a college degree or a certified professional. Therefore, after much research, I found the IAAP website and became a member. I reviewed everything they had to offer and decided that it would benefit me greatly in my search for new employment to achieve a CAP designation! I have joined the Marie Herman Spring CAP 2019 study group and have purchased the Study Guide and Smart-book bundle offered by the IAAP. I have also mapped out my study times and started preparing flashcards for each Domain & Performance Outcome. It has been a very long time since I have tested for anything so this is a bit overwhelming. However, I made the decision to commit 100%, do my best and I by some chance I do not pass I will try again. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! I feel like becoming a Certified Administrative Professional will not only give me an edge when interviewing but a much-needed boost in confidence for this new and exciting journey!

Best of luck in your certification endeavors.

I'm in Marie's study group as well. Here's to our journey and smashing our goals!!

Best of luck!

The sky's the limit for you! Rock CAP!

Good luck!!

Best wishes!

Congratulations on taking this next step in your personal and professional development. I really enjoy learning what motivates various people to take the CAP exam. Best wishes with your studies and future job search!

What a shame that you did not discover IAAP sooner in your career. I feel that both you and the organization missed out there. Best of luck with the exam and the next job search.