On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

How will it impact them or the company? PowerPoints are not supposed to just be a copy of your presentation. Can you provide an everyday example of what you're telling them? Focus on your audience. What do they need to hear? What do they need to learn? Use visuals.

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Allwork

MAY 16, 2022

As people get more comfortable working from their home offices, tech companies need to find new ways to increase employee engagement and improve retention. . Instead of relying on read/write mediums, providing company communication through audio and video platforms gives employees flexibility over how to consume content. .

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. I am happy this article got published because it demonstrates the flaws in how people think about the administrative profession and how companies are overlooking these vital contributors.

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Success

APRIL 5, 2022

You feel like you have to tell the prospect all about you, your company and your product. You have a PowerPoint presentation that brags, rather than proves. These three things are guaranteed to put any prospect to sleep while you lose the sale. We offer solutions. You’re still selling your features and benefits. More “we-we.”

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BioTeams

AUGUST 27, 2012

Here I share my 3 most useful Powerpoint add-ins - Acoolsoft PPT to Video, iSpring and PPT2HTML. Like excel add-ins once you install them they become available within the powerpoint menus. What's neat is that PPT to Video also manages to preserve your animations and transition effects from your original PowerPoint presentation.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. If your organisation does not have standard themes there are lots that you can use online and via PowerPoint. Can the company theme just be used on the first and last page? Keep the slides simple. Here are the key points.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. If your organisation does not have standard themes there are lots that you can use online and via PowerPoint. Can the company theme just be used on the first and last page? Keep the slides simple. Here are the key points.

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PowerPoint Social Media PDF USPS 189

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Make sure that the person who is blogging for your company (if this is not you), has outstanding credentials. Post regularly.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2015

In the 25 years since its launch, PowerPoint has become the most popular presentation aid, holding 95% of the presentation software market. Nowadays, most presentations are given with PowerPoint or similar digital supports. Despite their popularity, these presentations have also become synonymous with repetition and boredom.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? A small company ? Here are my top reasons for working in each type of company.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Checking Stats for Your Companys Website? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 04, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you being asked to check your companys website stats? Do you have software in place for it? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 5, 2022

They are the tech whizzes who make your PowerPoint deck shine and organize your all-hands meeting flawlessly on Zoom. If this is true about the administrative staff in your company, then no doubt you are looking to hold on tight to them. They see around corners and know what intel you need before you know you need it.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

This will differ from company to company, from department to department within a company, and from one executive to another. On the other hand, is the ability to create PowerPoint presentations critical or is it only necessary to be able to “edit” them. What level of expertise is needed? The same with Excel spreadsheets.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It also builds rapport and reinforces the company culture. Offer them an opportunity to work on a project that will highlight their PowerPoint design skills or event planning abilities. Specificity matters when you do this. Public kudos are powerful confidence builders and encourage mentorship between colleagues.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Example : In a manufacturing company, the process of assembling a product involves multiple steps, from gathering raw materials to quality control checks before the final product is ready for shipment. Policy – A rule or guideline set by your company that all employees are expected to follow.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

Time to focus is a necessity and together with the right Executive Assistant, you and your team can lead, inspire, and determine the best strategies for your company. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects. But, no matter the stage of your start-up, this is not the time to hold back.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2015

They are the ones who help an organization cope with change -- and you're certainly never going to have the time to do that if you're organizing a PowerPoint for someone else. Or, would it be better to offer to help a top team member who is working on a key project that is expected to make the company a lot of money?

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

Possessing it demonstrates expert-level mastery of the skills required to leverage systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Furthermore, any company can put a series of classes together and call them a certification program. The MS certification is well-known and highly reputable.

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2014

Many of those who work with complex information believe it can’t be done, and hence we have the mind-numbing, jargon-riddled, overloaded PowerPoint presentations that do little to engage or inform. So how do you present complicated information that anyone can understand?

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

For example, “After five years with my company, I finally got the promotion I’ve been working towards. Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” For instance, “I was just promoted to team lead and got a big raise because I’m the best admin ever!”. Self-promotion is stating a fact. It feels rewarding to have accomplished my goal.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2016

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Think about how much money a company could save by training current employees, rather than hiring new people for tasks. For instance, PAs could sign up for courses that would allow them to give internal training on software such as PowerPoint. Solution: PAs can sell the benefits of developing assistants to their organisations!

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On The Job

JUNE 12, 2012

One strategy Poggi suggests: A PowerPoint presentation that "makes sure your message is heard," he says. "If Write where you'd like your career to go within the company, noting any promotions you want to achieve. Poggi says each subject on the PowerPoint should be short and sweet, each topic no more than a page long. Your goals.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 5, 2010

Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 5, 2010

Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. If your organisation does not have standard themes there are lots that you can use online and via PowerPoint. Can the company theme just be used on the first and last page? Keep the slides simple.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

It was also with a company I really love and have a passion for. I knew this company was really picky about who they interviewed with. One day creating PowerPoint slides, the next managing a small guest blogging project, could I leave that flexibility? No, it was a remote, work from home job. I debated applying internally.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). In Good Company.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In a C-level position in particular, an Executive Assistant will be working with the owners or most senior executives of a company. A large company may have many Executive Assistants, so some duties may be shared or delegated. At a smaller company or startup, you may find yourself wearing many hats.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 13, 2010

Fifteen minutes later another manager comes by looking for last-minute help with a PowerPoint presentation. For example: typing a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation: two hours, provided all the material is complete. When urgent requests come in from various sources and you’re already pressed for time, how do you handle them?

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

They are the shrewd wizards behind the company curtain, the chiefs who keep the office running efficiently, the brilliant multitaskers and detail-oriented coordinators. They should also be thinking proactively about how these trends could potentially impact the company. Sponsored Post by: Robert Half. Artful articulation.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 10, 2009

This will save your company time and money. You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. You would either have to spend time shredding the papers yourself or hire a shredding company to do it for you.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Whether you work in a large enterprise or small company, you always need to establish your worth. You and another administrative assistant can both be skilled at PowerPoint but one of you is more advanced; use of video and imagery. Let’s assume that you have a great position, work for a great leader, like your environment.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

“I do think that I would be a great asset to the company as I have the skill set that I know you are looking for in the right candidate. Why do you want to work at this company? . You do not want to look like you would work for any company because you just want the job (even if this is the case!)

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Take advantage of the free mobile app versions of Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Donna’s company provides workforce productivity training and consulting in Mobile, Office and Social Media technologies. Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used suites of productivity tools in the business world.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 19, 2009 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Organize , Productivity D oes your department have an administrative procedures manual? all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

On one hand, we know that Executive Assistants are the backbone of companies, the right arms to their managers, and the face of the company culture. We concluded that the compensation gap – if one exists – is a vital one to address between HR professionals and assistants in all companies, large and small.

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