All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

Here’s another standout example from one of our star community members illustrating the profound impact of such initiatives. Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. Heres an example of what happened with me.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

Beside being a junior level EA and having multiple administrative support jobs in the past, I am not sure how I can present myself as a capable and competent EA. For example, when I’m asked how I got started and to explain my work history, I always want to tell a great story. Do you have any suggestions/advice for me?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. 6) Have a list of references I assume you’ve interned, had a part time job, a full time job, or volunteered at some point in your life. The timing of the gift is also crucial.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The funny thing is that she presents herself so sweetly to everyone; at one administrative assistant meeting (she supervises all admins), she proudly announced that there were some people she just did not like at the company but that no one would ever know it. And what is the best way to present it? 4) Start temping immediately.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. 23, 1 p.m.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

Earlier in my career, when I was presented with the responsibility of minute taking (which I freaked out over, mind you!), However, if the presenter is only presenting visuals, it is best to capture the commentary that has been said. I started frantically googling, ‘how to write minutes?’

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