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The administrative professional’s guide to accelerated career development. Administrative Professional Today offers practical advice on office efficiency, politics, communication skills, time management, supervisory problems and technology. The monthly issues and weekly electronic forum give special attention to the changing duties of administrative professionals in today’s business environment. Learn more about Administrative Professional Today and the two free reports you’ll get when you subscribe...

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Does a corporate alumni club add value?

by Administrative Professional Today on April 10, 2013 11:00am

in Career Management, Office Communication, Workplace Communication

Some companies are taking a new approach toward employees who retire or leave to pursue new challenges. They are establishing groups to help everyone stay in touch and keep the lines of communication open. These programs have many em­ployees wondering what the company benefits from in return.

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Step up your speaking game in 6 steps

by Administrative Professional Today on April 10, 2013 9:00am

in Centerpiece, Office Communication, Workplace Communication

If you sense your presentations are failing to rouse others to action, it’s probably time for a tuneup, says career and business advisor Beverly Flaxington. Here are six steps to a more powerful presentation.

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Looking for a little self-help?

by Administrative Professional Today on April 9, 2013 11:00am

in Career Management, Workplace Communication

You want to improve yourself, but who has time to read all of those self-help books? Never fear, the staff at New York Magazine did the work for you and summarized the key advice contained in some of the best.

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When to toss your financial records

by Administrative Professional Today on April 8, 2013 11:00am

in Office Management, Records Retention

It’s easy to get buried by the paperwork involved with managing your personal finances. Luckily professional organizer Regina Leeds and Book­­keeping Express CEO Greg Jones have some simple advice on how long you need to save different types of paperwork.

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4 apps to help get your network going

by Administrative Professional Today on April 5, 2013 11:00am

in Career Management, Workplace Communication

Networking can be hard, but it’s easier with a little help from these four applications recommended by writer Emily Green.

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Pick the perfect social image

by Administrative Professional Today on April 4, 2013 11:00am

in Career Management

Every social media profile needs a picture, but the same shot won’t work across the board, says Digital Trends’ Natt Garun.

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What it takes to be a virtual assistant

by Administrative Professional Today on April 3, 2013 9:00am

in Admins, Centerpiece, Office Management

Becoming a successful virtual assis­­tant requires a deep sense of commitment and a host of skills. As a VA, you are the Swiss Army knife and the adjunct busi­­ness manager for every client for whom you work.

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1-Minute Strategies: April ’13

by Administrative Professional Today on April 2, 2013 11:00am

in Office Management, Office Organizer, Time Management

Learn to master keyboard shortcuts with the help of KeyRocket … Network your way to knowing everyone you want … Access files from anywhere with Microsoft SkyDrive … Shift the focus of social activities from food to fitness.

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Workplace friends key to career success

by Administrative Professional Today on April 1, 2013 11:00am

in Office Communication, Workplace Communication

If you believe the workplace is no place to make friends, you’re not only wrong, but your delusion could be hurting your career, says corporate trainer Shola Richards.

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The perks of Outlook 2010

by Administrative Professional Today on April 1, 2013 6:30am

Q. Why should I consider converting to Outlook 2010? 2007 seems to do everything.

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