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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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4 Ways To Send The Elevator Back Down & Why It Matters To Keep Doing It by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

We look at their resumes and review LinkedIn profiles to find areas of subject matter expertise, education, and interests. 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.

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What Can You Expect as a C-Level Assistant?

C-Suite Assistants

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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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

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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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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