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How to Become a Notary Public

Maurene — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:59:41 +0000

As Administrative Assistants take on more responsibility, being a Notary Public can be a huge convenience for your company and the additional earning opportunities can be great.

What is a Notary Public? A Notary Public is a state appointed official who administers oaths and serves as an impartial witness when important documents are signed.

The process for becoming a Notary Public varies by state and/or jurisdiction, but typically includes the following steps:

Application. Applicants provide name, address and other contact information, and answer questions as to age, residency, previous Notary commissions held and background during the screening process.
Fee. An application or commissioning fee is due to the commissioning authority.
Oath. Applicants then take an oath of office. The oath may be incorporated into the application or filed with a county clerk or other local official after the commission is issued and within a specified period of time.

Additional steps may be required, such as taking an educational course, passing an examination or obtaining a Notary bond. For the specific requirements to obtain a Notary commission in your state, you can visit the National Notary Association.

Talk to your manager to determine if there is a need for Notary services in your organization. Many companies will pay for the training, supplies, insurance and any other fees associated with your commission. In addition, it is an excellent highlight on your resume.

If you are interested in becoming a Notary Public, the best resource for information is the National Notary Association where you will always find the most up-to-date list of requirements.

This post was brought to you by our first Guest Blogger, Maurene.

Find a Job in Your Network

Erin Colbert — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:42:56 +0000

It always seems easier to get a job when you know someone affiliated with the position. LinkedIn‘s job search will help you find that connection to the job you want. It’s a great way to look for jobs within your immediate and extended network, a network you may not have otherwise known existed. With LinkedIn, as you add connections to your network (colleagues, classmates, acquaintances) you also build your second and third degree network of friends-of-friends. When they’re hiring, they post a job on LinkedIn and now you have a (don’t mind the pun) “link” to the position.

To view available jobs in your network and beyond, sign in to your account (or read my post on getting LinkedIn) and click on the Jobs & Hiring tab. Select your search criteria and the results displayed with sort open positions by the number of degrees away from you. You’ll be able to see all positions within your network and on the LinkedIn community. Their search is powered by simply|hired, so you’ll also gain one-click access to jobs posted on the web as well.

How much should you be making?

Erin Colbert — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:04:20 +0000

According to PayScale.com, the median salary for an Administrative / Office Manager in the U.S. is $40,100 per year. There are so many variables that come into play here – location, education, experience. Then there are the additional benefits – health care, flexible work schedule, telecommuting, bonuses, daycare, dry cleaning, and the list goes on. How do you know if you are making an appropriate salary? Many people just ask for a little more than they are making in their current position when they apply for a new position. But, is that really a fair salary? Take a look at these statistics and for more in-depth analysis check out Payscale.com‘s free customized salary report (see sample report).

Median Salary by Years Experience – Job: Administrative / Office Manager (United States)

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Median Salary by City – Job: Administrative / Office Manager (United States)

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Median Salary by Employer Type – Job: Administrative / Office Manager (United States)

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Get LinkedIn

Erin Colbert — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:03:22 +0000

We all know that sometimes it’s more about who you know rather than what you know (or at least a combination of the two). If you haven’t joined LinkedIn, the largest professional social networking site, then now is the time to do so. It’s free to join, although they do have a paid version, but the free site is feature-rich enough for most users. Once you sign up you create a profile of your professional experience and then start adding people to your network. Adding co-workers, past co-workers, supervisors, friends, and family to your network will help you expand your opportunities. LinkedIn is a great way to keep in touch and stay connected while in your current position, as well as, network for future opportunities.

Through your network you can:

Find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended

Be found for business opportunities

Search for great jobs

Discover inside connections that can help you land jobs and close deals

Post and distribute job listings

Find high-quality passive candidates

Get introduced to other professionals through the people you know

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