Professional Development Resource for Administrative Professionals - ASAP

Welcome to the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)—a free professional development service association and online resource created for administrative professionals, by administrative professionals. ASAP is dedicated to providing administrative professionals with the most up-to-date tools, educational opportunities, career development and advancement resources to guide them in their careers. ASAP's free online benefits and resources include: Webinars and podcasts geared specifically for administrative professionals' career development; career advice from featured industry experts; mentoring program; Admin bookshelf with recommended titles to help administrative professional's advance in their professional and personal lives; Tech Tips; Health Tips, and much, much more.

Current Features »

Advice for Administrative Professionals who Work Part-time by Joni Daniels
Joni Daniels offers advice on increasing visibility, gaining professional respect, and improving perceptions of value to administrative professionals who work part-time. »


Benefits and Challenges of Telecommuting with Rising Gas Prices by Dina Horwedel
Dina Horwedel discusses some of the benefits, as well as challenges, of part-time telecommuting for administrative professionals. »

Traits of a Champion—Path to Excellence in a Professional Environment by Todd Durkin
Todd Durkin discusses how training to be a champion in a sport parallels the path to excellence in a professional work environment. »


Ask Colette By Colette Carlson
Colette Carlson offers expert advice to Administrative Professionals seeking answers for on-the-job challenges they face. »


Hot Products that Admins love to use - take a look at some of the office products recommended by ASAP members Nicole Groves, Darlene Wolfgram, and Donna Woo. »


ASAP Book Shelf
All the books featured in this section were recommended by our staff as well as ASAP members. The books are for your pleasure, general interest, and professional development. Look for new titles throughout the year! »

 

 
New Webinar Series! »

Dawn Brackett

ADVANCED SKILLS FOR TODAY'S TOP ASSISTANT
Part Two:  5 Steps to Providing Truly Exceptional Support to Managers

Webinar for Administrative Professionals WeekThis three part webinar series is presented by internationally-recognized speaker, trainer and author Lisa Romero and is relevant to all admin levels, and especially attractive to those who think: "You can't teach me anything new!" 

For more details, click here. »

 

APC Conferences »

Administrative Professionals Conference, San Antionio, TXASAP members save $200 on their APC 2008 Conference registration - October 5-8th
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The 16th Annual Administrative Professionals Conference is the best ever with Conference sessions designed to meet your business and personal growth! With an updated program including sessions for Seasoned AP's, Quick-Start Business Briefings, new Workshops, and an expanded Wednesday program, this APC gives you tools, strategies, techniques, and ideas to help you achieve your career best.

APC Canada takes place April 19-22, 2009

Supersaver pricing in effect through August 22th, so register today!

 
August's Newsletter »

NEW COLUMN COMING TO ASAP!
ASAP introduces a new columnist, Fred Kniggendorf, for administrative professionals needing tips, guidance, and clarification about grammar and business writing. »

Administrative Professional of the Month - August 2008, Peggy Vasquez, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
August's Admin of the Month focuses on Peggy Vasquez; Advice for Administrative Professionals. »

Practical career advice, information, and strategies for job hunting during a recession
Strategies for administrative professionals to get career advice, network effectively and find career opportunities during a recession. »

Commonly Confused Words - Part II
Commonly misused words, with their correct definitions, to assist administrative professionals in their jobs. »

Importance of Working with Strengths for increased Personal Productivity and Job Satisfaction
Ann Rose discusses how administrative professionals can identify core strength in order to develop professionally, gain a sense of productivity and purpose in their careers, and maintain personal satisfaction.»