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Skills and credentials that raise your pay

• CAP (Certified Administrative Professional)

  A voluntary exam from the IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals). Shows you have the full skill set.

• Project management basics

  Job Bank notes some employers ask for project management training. It is the bridge to a coordinator or operations job.

• Board and minute-taking experience

  Assistants who support a board of directors are paid more and are hard to replace.

• Bookkeeping

  Expense reports, budgets and invoices. Small companies want an assistant who can handle money.