On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The reason, of course, is that by taking such action you will garner the notice of higher-ups. 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. Let me stress that there's nothing wrong with helping.

PowerPoint 100

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On The Job

DECEMBER 12, 2014

The photographs, bullet-point presentations and other messages you convey to your team via PowerPoint? An added bonus: the participants found the person giving the whiteboard presentation to be more credible than if the same person gave a PowerPoint or Zen presentation. Craft a better narrative. Touch base often.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Email Management 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2012

do work, but some of the others do not work in Outlook, Excel or PowerPoint. The one we are probably most familiar with is of course Ctrl Alt Delete. The regular formatting ones such as Ctrl b , Ctrl i , Ctrl s and Ctrl u etc. I think we all know what that one is for.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2015

But what does this mean to those of you who can only take online courses or attend webinars? I am all for those especially since Office Dynamics is launching several new online courses for assistants and webinars in 2015. You need to read your handouts and PowerPoint slides after you attend the webinar.

Training 100

Training Learning PowerPoint 2015 100

Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

Of course there are other options like Canva and PicMonkey. Try Keynote , Microsoft PowerPoint , Google Slides or even Canva to create a powerful presentation on the go. But of course there are apps for Google Drive , Box and Microsoft OneDrive. My favorite apps for social posts and meme’s? Speaking of Social Media. My favorite?

Social Media 126

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

For example, when assistants ask me which training would be best for them between our conference and World Class Assistant Certification live course, I ask them “What are your goals?” Our World Class Assistant™ Certificate course is limited to 20 attendees. Live Training Event (such as a workshop, seminar, or certification course).

Administrative Training 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2010

And, of course, you can comment on the specific Blog we post for the day in April. Helen wins the training program Achieving Star Status which includes a DVD, PowerPoint CD, and Master Handout. We appreciate all the great comments and your contributions. I can just feel all the energy out there from admins everywhere!

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Administrative Professionals 2010 Training 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 1, 2010

And, of course, you can comment on the specific Blog we post for the day in April. Helen wins the training program Achieving Star Status which includes a DVD, PowerPoint CD, and Master Handout. We appreciate all the great comments and your contributions. I can just feel all the energy out there from admins everywhere!

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Administrative Professionals 2010 Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year. IT training.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

One day creating PowerPoint slides, the next managing a small guest blogging project, could I leave that flexibility? There are no restrictions or conflicts if I decide to create an educational course to make a little extra money or create an ebook to sell online. And what about the diversity my online technology services gave me?

Gifts 100

Gifts Interviewing PowerPoint Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

Yes we can type up four pages of notes in the next ten minutes, yes we can set up a conference call 30 seconds before the meeting and of course we can put together a PowerPoint presentation for clients you are meeting at lunch even though it is already 12:30!

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint 2012 Skills Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

Yes we can type up four pages of notes in the next ten minutes, yes we can set up a conference call 30 seconds before the meeting and of course we can put together a PowerPoint presentation for clients you are meeting at lunch even though it is already 12:30!

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint 2012 Skills Management 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

As you can tell, I really try to be in tune with nature and of course, love my wife. This really does help me get through those rough days - but there are great days as well, of course. Of course, it doesnt have to be money. Keep it short and simple though. Im sure you get the idea. Whats next?

Cubicle 100

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 10, 2009

And of course, theres the dreaded shredding of confidential documents. You keep printing document after document, not realizing how many trees you are using and how much waste you are creating. Think ahead and see if you can e-mail or transfer your documents in an electronic format to others. This will save your company time and money.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

I worked as an Investment Advisor’s Assistant, completed my CSC (Canadian Securities Course), but soon after, I realized that this wasn’t really for me. We strive for an “open door” policy, but of course, there are times when the managers hold meetings or make phone calls and have their door closed.

Policies 100

Policies 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Of course there is. By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, February 14, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find that you write the same e-mails over and over again? Do you feel that there should be an easier way of doing this? It all depends on how you need to do this.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

And of course, there’s the opposite side of the spectrum, where you have way too many people coming to you with requests (read my post on how to handle this here) and just want to run away. But of course, you don’t want to disturb others around you with the bell going off or some even have chickens clucking as the alarm.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

Have you done anything or taken any courses to further your experience? . If you have completed any courses at a previous employer then here is your time to shine. You really will look totally unprepared if you get asked a question about the company and you have no idea how to answer it – or even worse try to make it up!

Interviewing 100

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Of course, don’t take this confidence too far. One Slide for Every Two Minutes : Death by Powerpoint is real. You are the speaker and therefore, at this moment, you are the expert. There will always be someone in the room who knows more than you about select topics, but you’re the one with the microphone.

Confidence 64

Confidence PowerPoint AT&T Skills 64

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Outsourcing - Good or Bad? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 14, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D oes your firm want to save money? Everyone could use a little more green in their wallets. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2007 100

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

During the course of Assist Travel, we will share the knowledge you need to greatly improve your business travel processes and procedures and save your organisation lots of money! 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.

Travel 100

Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods. In this case, I dont have to worry about taking extra days off, since I dont really follow the religious holidays that I was brought up with, which in turn, are part of the regular holidays that come up each year.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Holidays 2008 Calendars 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. You usually are the main source of contact for any and all questions in your department, including clients asking questions.

Training 100

Training Cubicle Microsoft Word 2008 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

Postal Code 100

Postal Code 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

Its a great piece of software that will help you and you marketing department figure out the best course of action to increase your sites popularity. We use SmarterStats to review our page views, hits, resolved IP addresses, etc. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer? Do you feel that you could be helping the client even if you dont know the answer to their issue right away? This happens so often within large corporations, since most of them care only about the bottom line - money! Keep in mind that they are the ones that are paying your salary.

2008 100

2008 Customer Service Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Add New, of course, would be used to add a brand new contact. Click on the arrow down button right beside the "New" button, then click "Distribution List" Here you can either "Select Members" or "Add New" Select Members is used to find contacts that are already in your address book.

UPS 100

UPS 2008 Cubicle Microsoft Outlook 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

Training 100

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. Here are the basic rules to do this: Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this. and would like to get their help on getting these done.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

For example, if one PowerPoint slide has a slightly fuzzy image, will the audience really even notice? Though of course, he or she may never get there. Help establish priorities by discussing the broader impacts of the project at hand. Is it really worth the time and energy being used? And if so, what will be the consequence?

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Google Facebook Stress 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights. You start to notice a particular smell, yet you know it wasn’t you, but you wonder if everyone thinks that it was. This happens to everyone from time to time and there are ways to avoid them (at times). The simplest way to avoid this is to take the stairs.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette UPS 2008 Cubicle 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life? Up until recently, I too felt this way. Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. If you are in a different country, I can try to find you some others as well. This definitely helped my position.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

If there are some negative feedback, let them go, it builds conversations (of course take out the spam) 2. 3comments for this post Chris Salazar Good points. Id like to add two important notes: 1. Enable comments and like you said do not screen them. No ghost writing. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2007 100

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

This, of course, is heaven to some, but like me, cant stand being bored. By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself being bored out of your mind at times with nothing to do? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

Of course, the inverse also works. The key to quick transitions, I’ve found, is to keep local copies of all emails. I route my email accounts through Outlook so there are hard copies of everything just in case. I even do this with my Gmail accounts. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Take an online course There are a host of online courses available for the adult learner. You may want to make sure the course is a credit course so that in the future the credit(s) may be transferable. Another site that offers free tutorials and courses is HP. Getting educated can be as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6!

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Filing 2010 100