My name is Candice Shafer and I live in the Houston, Texas area. I have held administrative roles for 15 years, starting as a Receptionist / HR Assistant after graduating High School. I have worked in the insurance industry, legal industry, and for the past 9 years I have been in the engineering / petrochemical industry. I enjoy learning, but have never attended college. I actively teach myself new things by reading, taking LinkedIn courses, watching You-Tube videos, etc. I believe that learning never stops.

I am sitting for the CAP exam for three reasons: 1) to show to employers that although I don't have a college education, I am capable of learnings new things; 2) to learn new things to enhance my body of knowledge; and 3) to show my son that learning is important at all ages of life.

I am preparing for the exam by participating in Marie Herman's CAP Study Group. I have not studied since high school, and although I am feeling a bit anxious, I am confident that I will stay committed to my study plan and will meet my goal of passing the April 2021 CAP Certification exam. Anything worth having takes hard work to achieve!

Good luck, Candice!

What a fantastic example you are setting for your son! I love it! There is nothing like a live example to enforce the importance of lifelong learning. He may benefit from some of the tips you will be picking up. LOL

I know you can do this. Let's go get you certified!

Welcome Candice to SocialLink.  Best of luck in your certification studies.

Hi Candice, welcome! Best wishes on your CAP certification journey!

Good luck!

We are so happy you are here! You are definitely on the right track. 

Best of luck to you! Enjoy this rewarding and exciting time in your professional/career journey!

Candice - Good solid reasons for taking the certification exam. Thank you for sharing! Best of luck attaining your certification.

Linda L. Rolfe, CAP (Ret.), OM