Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In 2007, I started this blog and wrote articles on various subjects that would be of interest to an administrative assistant. Under the CEO's tutelage and with what my friend had taught me, I organized the next Board of Directors' meeting and all its Committees. I particularly like senior executive meetings. So how did I get into it?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Serve as department liaison and attend or participate in company-wide committee meetings to stay up to date on new policies and announcements and report back to manager and department. Create a project checklist and ask all team members to use the form when asking for project assistance. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. The Committee meeting was one step too far and we cancelled that for another day.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. It’s Become Routine; I Could Do this in My Sleep. Feeling underutilized? Take the initiative. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities. Mentor someone else, and you’ll find it’s also good for you.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Don´t just attend any event though, if you would like to know how to get the most out of an event and what signs to look for when booking a great event, this blog should help. I wrote a blog recently on useful apps for assistants which you can find here. Social Media. Virtual Meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. Filed under: Interviews.

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