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    Welcome to AdminSecret!

    Welcome to AdminSecret!
    Hello and welcome to AdminSecret! AdminSecret is tailored to you – the modern, driven, multi-tasking, getting-the-impossible-done – administrative assistant. Whether you are a seasoned executive assistant or an aspiring admin, AdminSecret pulls together the career resources you need to make your job easier. We feature MS Office troubleshooting, booking business travel, resume essentials, expert job advice, salary and promotion guidance (just ...
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    How to reset windows vista password

    How to reset windows vista password
     Is my situation really occurred on you? Well, I’ve concluded several ways to recover the Windows Vista administrator’s password after that experience. I got a new computer installed with Windows Vista, I wanted to do a big thing without letting any other know, as I want to give surprise. I went to the Control Panel to set my accounts once ...
    Submitted by alexisxy | Rated: +1
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    Ways to Beautify Yourself with Office Supplies

    Ways to Beautify Yourself with Office Supplies
    One of an admin’s priorities is to maintain a professional appearance at the office. But everybody inevitably runs into one of those hit-the-snooze-button- didn't-get-to-shower- couldn't-find-mascara- drop-off-kids-at-school- spilled-coffee-on-the-drive-to-work mornings. If you need a beauty refresher before happy hour, give yourself a makeover with items and supplies you can find around your office. Disclaimer: These tips are do-it-yourself - to yourself - using ...
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    Eight Ways to Take a Day for Yourself

    Even if you absolutely love your job you probably need a little mini-vacation from the office from time to time. You really, really could use a day off? Need a little bit of time to yourself for some much-needed rest and relaxation? Can’t bring yourself to be honest about it to your boss? Don't worry, we totally understand. It's important to ...
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    Best Written Resoucres and Books for Admins

    Monster asked approximately 100 admin pros which books, magazines and newsletters they found indispensable in their jobs. Here are the most popular selections: OfficePRO Published by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), the field's largest professional organization, "this periodical has so many terrific articles that I can't begin to describe them all," says Debi Cain-Rivord CPS/CAP, executive assistant, sales, at ...
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    The Top 10 Web Sites for Admins (Besides AdminSecret)

    The Top 10 Web Sites for Admins (Besides AdminSecret)
    Chasing down information on the World Wide Web can leave you at one dead end after another. So how do you find a direct route to the answers you need? That's where this list of the 10 best sites for admins comes in. Think of it as your roadmap for the information superhighway, provided by administrative assistants just like you. CeoExpress ...
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    Inspirational Quotes for Every Admin

    It's easy to get down in the dumps sometimes, especially when you think no one notices all the hard work you do. Motivation is a tough thing to hold on to - so that's why we've gathered a collection of the most inspiring quotes for administrative professionals in any field, to remind you that the work you do does matter. It ...
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    This should help you get your resume seen.

     Try it, you might like it and an employer might like you!  Good Luck!
    Submitted by Account Removed | Rated: +1
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    Bill Lampton, Ph.D.

    [photo:18216] AdminSecret Featured Writer and Partner Bill Lampton, Ph.D.--author of The Complete Communicator: Change Your Communication, Change Your Life!--has worked closely with administrative professionals throughout his career. First, he relied on their vital assistance as vice president of three colleges, and then a medical center. Since 1997, he has worked closely with office support internationally while planning his keynote speeches, seminars, ...
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    Windows Password Key 8.0

    Download a free demo version of Windows Password Key 8.0 http://www.lostwindowspassword.com/downloads/Windows_Password_Key_Demo.exe             4.5: Put in your newly created USB Flash Drive and remove your Windows password: a. pres 'F2' or 'Delete' or "F10" to enter your BIOS setup.                 3. When the USB Flash Drive boots, you'll see Windows ...
    Submitted by bombermanne | Rate This
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    Daughter & Friends Sing

    I wanted to share this video link with you - My daughter is the backup singer and her b-friend plays guitar - sister from our church is lead singer...Enjoy and let me know what you think.  The video actually came out on Election Day.
    Submitted by Glenda | Rate This
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    Multi-City Mass Transit Directions

     This valuable site provides mass transit, door 2 door directions for New York City, Long Island, Metro North, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.  It also provides a detailed street map, alternate routes and so much more!  Check it out next time you have an address to get to and you don't know what train or bus to ...
    Submitted by Account Removed | Rated: +1
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    Take Off with Deep Travel Discounts

    Take Off with Deep Travel Discounts
    At least some good news is coming from the dismal economy: It hasn't been this cheap to fly in years. With fewer people getting on planes, carriers have been forced to drastically reduce fares to attract customers and keep up with the competition. *The cost of many flights is down 30% to 50% from a year ago at this time.* Last ...
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    Professional Training In Lean Times

    Professional Training In Lean Times
         During more prosperous times working in the Corporate world, I little appreciated the resources readily available to me. These days however, in times of lean where budget cuts and staff reduction are a daily occurrence, I’m chastising myself for not having been more pro-active in taking advantage of these resources more effectively. As business slows and our days become filled with ...
    Submitted by patnwilton | Rate This
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    The Best Music Websites

    The Best Music Websites
    For When You Know What You Want to Listen To…. Grooveshark Grooveshark is an online music sharing site where you can make free playlists a listen to songs in their entirety from any song in their database (which is practically every song known to man) even if you don’t own them. How is it legal? “For every song sold in our ...
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    Debunking Six Social Media Myths

    Debunking Six Social Media Myths
    For companies, resistance to social media is futile. Millions of people are creating content for the social Web. Your competitors are already there. Your customers have been there for a long time. If your business isn't putting itself out there, it ought to be. But before you take the plunge, bear in mind the many myths that surround social media. 1. ...
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    A brief overview of Microsoft ® Excel vulnerabilities

    In this article, we will provide you with a brief overview of the Microsoft ® Excel security environment and examine in more detail the effectiveness of Microsoft ® Excel's built-in protection features.
    Submitted by neodjandre | Rate This
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    LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace Groups for Admins

    LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace Groups for Admins
    Social networking has taken connecting with other professionals to a whole new level. How can you benefit from Web 2.0 for your current job or in your job-search? AdminSecret wants you to have the best resources to advance your career, even if it means you visit another website. A common feature found amongst the three largest networking sites – LinkedIn, Facebook ...
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    Safety in Numbers

    This is a very interesting article to help you with some ideas for protecting your money and assets in this recession.
    Submitted by krystal610 | Rated: +1
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    Your Resume Workbook

    Hey All I came across this website by accident but I looked through it and its actually pretty helpful.  Its a website on how to build a great resume.  This is one of the best resume builders I've seen. 
    Submitted by krystal610 | Rated: +1

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