Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have seen some contracts for event planners and it seems like a lucrative career to get into. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? She said that receiving the award has made her proud to do the work that she does. Dealing in real time.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Perhaps you will be able to put together documents, presentations, grants, and portfolios using Excel, Powerpoint, Word and any other databases or programs you have taken classes for. I can not stress volunteering enough to spruce up your resume for when are you ready to leave your current company.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Promotion PowerPoint Negotiating 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized? He then proceeded to tell me about a previous event he was at where there was no organization. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? An organized person thinks everyone knows how to arrange things, but that is not the case. Minute taking made easier.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I also had a reception and dinner to attend that night at 6. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Checklists ensure that all steps or actions occur, not necessarily in a specific order (though that can be part of the process), but rather just that they are completed, while a template is an established pattern - form letters, resume designs - that you can use over and over to produce the same result.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Purchasing 2010 Forms 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Give before you get.

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my toughest assignments was when I had less than 24 hours to find a new location for an all-day recruiting event. I also always bring many copies of my resume, cover letter, and recommendations. 2) Brand yourself and your specialties well from cover letter to resume to your LinkedIn profile and your entire online presence.

Temping 40

Temping Cover Letter Interviewing Resume 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Making a List, Checking it Twice The Board meeting I am preparing for is a two-day event and I dont want to forget anything that I need to do leading up to it, or anything that I need on the day of. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Im sure my assistant must think I am the Checklist and To-Do List Queen.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

when there is some function or event at the office, because it is not always assumed. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I have found in some work environments there is a real distinction between executives and staff. It is almost palpable. Often, I have heard co-workers ask, "Are staff included?"when

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100