Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. You can also join external networks for more advice and to increase your connections within the industry.

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Training Networking PowerPoint Suppliers 182

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

It can be easy for assistants to justify training on tasks such as Excel or PowerPoint, but you probably spend much more time organising business trips. The business travel industry is constantly changing and assistants really do need to keep on top of all of the updates that affect your Executives and colleagues.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Marketing material is stripped of sales language, and the info becomes a blog post, which becomes a podcast, which becomes the soundtrack to a video made from PowerPoint slides which becomes a YouTube video which becomes content for the website. Love to see the light bulbs go on when they "get" this concept! Use everything you can.

Social Media 100

Social Media PowerPoint Facebook Gifts 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

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. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. I keep myself refreshed in basic computer skills and attend webinars and conferences on best EA practice, but no formal qualifications. communications.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100