Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Even if you aren't that aggressive in marketing yourself while you have a job, it's likely that previous companies that interviewed you or HR people that you knew will remember you and keep you in their database. They will revisit their files and notes and reach out to you as jobs become available. Make a decision.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the open file or document and Ctrl + End moves the cursor to the end of the open file or document, but if you are in the middle of a document and want to select everything from there down, press Ctrl + Shift + End or if you want to select everything from there up, press Ctrl + Shift + Home.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Thats great!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. You will be the one they go to if they want something.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Interview applicants in a structured way by asking all of them the same questions. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Try it, you may like it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Otherwise, I never remember to check it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked. I always set reminders on my tasks. Word Tab within a table cell without going to the next cell. If you press Ctrl. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Going through some major organizing and filing here at our office and this is another 'a propos' topic that hits home. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. THanks for sharing!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2006

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, August 11th, 2006 at 9:33 am and is filed under Accountants/CPAs , WinWeb. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. You ask a question, I answer!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

That is why I suggest when you go to an interview you should ask questions and find out exactly what “providing administrative support&# means. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. « Interview with Steve Pritchard from hiremyparents.com Pre Budget Report: Labour Darling Plays Class War Trump Card » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. If you are sent an email with a request to do something either asap or later, did you do it or have you diarized it to do it later?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. « Dubai World – British Banks Building Castles In The Sand Interview with Steve Pritchard from hiremyparents.com » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. This interview with one private lender tells what private lenders look for before investing and one way to find one. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. You ask a question, I answer!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

This article is extremely well written, and I have already printed a hardcopy, which I am going to add to my file. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I love the way you relate the potholes, road blocks, etc. to hurdles/obstructions at work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. I don’t feel a CV will get you a job – but it will get you an interview. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! You ask a question, I answer! Chris Burgoyne www.loan-machine.co.uk

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. As I mentioned in my CNBC interview last week , these high interest rates take all the profit margin out of the business that can be done out there. On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Build your own network!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. When we meet or speak (with those who are not local) to prospective clients I admit we actually interview them, mainly to see if they are a fit with us, our way of working and our existing clients. You ask a question, I answer! Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Members of the major accountancy bodies, such as ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CPA, ICAI and others are also subject periodic reviews of their files by their professional body and are required to keep up to date by engaging in Continuing Professional Development.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. If you would like to have more information about this topic, or schedule an interview with Mani Singh, contact at mani@mapxl.com Baseball Bats For Sale Said on November 15th, 2008 at 5:29 pm I followed the link to LiveNet to check it out and it was broken.

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