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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

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Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

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You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Too much information.

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For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. Point being.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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Thats especially important for tasks that you handle less frequently - quarterly or annually, for example - or for when youve just come back from a long absence or vacation. Software such as PowerPoint, Visio or SmartDraw can aid in the development. Additionally, they can also prevent you from forgetting necessary steps.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

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The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? What a neat idea for businesses too. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

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my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? One item Ive noticed is mood swings. I guess from a personal perspective. If I felt really compelled to talk to them. my approach would be.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

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Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Send a text including the business name (or business type) and the zip code youre searching for. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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