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May 17, 2012

Cubicle Courtesies

by Lewena Bayer
The way to keep minor - and not so minor - annoyances from blowing up in everyone's face is to follow three basic rules of cubical courtesies. When you do, you'll make your work environment far less frustrating, and far more enjoyable and productive.

Conference News

APC logo Mark your calendars for the 20th Annual Administrative Professionals Conference

For expert training and extraordinary results, and the skills that you need to succeed in today's business environment, attend the APC this Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2012, at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

JR Martinez Hear our Premiere APC Keynote J.R. Martinez, soldier, survivor, and Dancing with the Stars 2011 Champion! Additional keynotes include Manisha Thakor, Victoria Labalme, and Tim and Kris O’Shea.

To register, go to www.apcevent.com or call 800-873-1272. The 20th Annual APC is NOT to be confused with any other event being held at the Swan and Dolphin in 2012!

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ASAP's Upcoming Live Webinars:

Coordinate Hassle-free Travel Arrangements Like a Pro with Julie Perrine on May 24, 1:00-2:15pm ET

How to Minimize Interruptions at Work with Fred Kniggendorf, Ph.D. on June 7, 1:00-2:15pm ET

45 Tips: Working Easier and Better with Windows 7 & Office 2010 with Vickie Sokol Evans on June 21, 1:00-2:15pm ET

Positive and Negative Attitudes: Can They Both Work Together? with Cecile Bereal on July 11, 1:00-2:15pm ET

Dealing with Emotionally-Charged Situations at Work with Lorinda Lewis on August 2, 1:00-2:15pm ET

Meetings & Events are Risky Business with Joan Eisenstodt on August 23, 1:00-2:15pm ET

YOU, Inc.: Business Strategies to Grow Your Career as an Administrative Professional with Lee Silber on September 13 1:00-2:15pm

Career Corner

Are you looking for a new job, advancement, or new challenge? Maybe you know an admin who is out of work, due to company downsizing, and needs help finding a position. ASAP can help! Post an anonymous resume, view jobs, and create a Jobseeker Account with a personal Job Alert. Employers and recruiters can view resumes, post a job, and create an Employer account. Access ASAP’s CAREER CORNER

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Learn It In a Minute Educational Video Series

Nan S. Russell

"Learn it in a Minute": Winning Tips for Administrative Professionals

Learn why Nan Russell advises you to eliminate 'casual speak' in her short video "Winning Tips for Administrative Professionals."

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Coordinate Hassle-free Travel Arrangements like a Pro

Live Webinar May 24, 1:00-2:15pm ET

Julie Perrine, Founder, All Things Admin

If you're responsible for coordinating the countless details involved in travel planning and you're called on to handle last-minute travel emergencies, register for this Webinar now!

How to Minimize Interruptions at Work

Live Webinar: June 7, 1:00-2:15pm ET

Fred Kniggendorf, Ph.D., President, Gravyloaf, LLC

Successfully dealing with inevitable routine interruptions requires assertiveness, decision-making skills, and, most of all, determination.

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ASAP's Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence

ASAP presents an easy, flexible way to turn your professional development successes into a prestigious credential.

Choose your own courses, set your own schedule, and work at your own speed. ASAP's PACE Program simply provides professional guidance, supplies learning resources, and tracks your progress towards your Certificate.

Jump-start your achievement by earning up to 32 credits at the 2012 Administrative Professionals Conference. For a limited time, when you register for the APC, your ASAP PACE enrollment fee is only $89.95 (regularly $150). Take advantage of this special offer!

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