Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 20, 2015

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. Create an office bible In case you get sick, go on vacation, or get hit by a bus, it’s always good to have an office bible so your temp or co-worker can have info at their fingertips when needed. Save emails and details I very rarely delete any emails.

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Page Personnel

APRIL 1, 2019

Sometimes lumped in with freelancers, temp staff, or interim staff, a contractor is specifically any professional employed on a temporary, contract basis. How to fit into a new team fast the Page Personnel team 01/04/2019 career inspiration career path changing jobs contracting flexibility Keyword Join over 60,000 readers!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful and eco-friendly. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

We hired a temp to do some simple clerical work for us, but realized once she left, that the work was inadequate and there were spelling mistakes along with the mail merge list not being correct, that we supplied to her. Heres an example of what happened with me. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. How long do you think is fair?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

You'll find yourself getting calls and emails a couple of times a year if not once a month. As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance. Your former colleagues will also think of you. Job hunt with focus.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

LOL A couple of people have asked vaguely related questions so how to find that information is below, which I will expound upon to specifically answer your question. Even when a company is downsizing or merging, there’s a lot of opportunity for contract roles or temp gigs to help them thru the transition. You can just write “Thx!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I was happy just to know how to use the computer. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word?? If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

A good business system summarizes everything you know about your role in the company and how to do your job. Learn about all the benefits of becoming a member or Sign up Now! OfficeArrow: Working Together for You. Creating a business system or standard operating procedure (SOP) may be the right move for you. Theyll be able to do your job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

I was hoping that you might have insight/advice on how to create project work/better assist a C-Level exec that has never had an admin before. Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

The mistakes were along the lines of typos, not explaining a request so it was 100% dummy-proof, and not catching a detail buried on a multi-page group email that had been forwarded to so many people by the time it got to me that I had to hunt and peck for the bits of information like I was looking for Waldo.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 24, 2011

Stay away from email! Stay away from email! But I can’t figure out how to get from here (with income) to having a business (that will have no income when I start), without literally risking the roof over my head. What you need is to think through how to get from where you are to where you want to be. On Justin Bieber.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. What is Small Business Infrastructure? Have a nice day!

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

I always hear that temp work is a good way to get experience, but wonder if HR ever cares about it. If not, and this is happening on a regular basis, it may be worth working with a career coach to help you find ways to steer clear of misconceptions about temp work when speaking with hiring managers. July 12, 2009 6:55 AM Anita said.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

I wouldn’t know how to do that! I understand how you could do this if you were a plumber or something (pretty hard to unclog a toilet in Canada when the plumber lives in India), but I’m not sure how to do it as a songwriter. Reply Kelly December 2, 2009 at 12:40 pm James, Which you insisted I learn how to order.

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