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In Sales, Stop Saying ‘We’

Success

You have to know their industry, not just your product. You have a PowerPoint presentation that brags, rather than proves. They are forming a perception of you as you present. You have to know their business, not just your product. You have to know what’s new, what’s next and not just your product. More “we-we.”

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Retrieve Your Files With Ease

Professional Assistant Blog

This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form. We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. You can find more filing tips by reading my article entitled " 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System ".

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Answering Reader Mail: What questions should I ask an interviewer when applying for an Executive Assistant position?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, one of the best ways to approach forming questions is to ask yourself, "Is this the best fit for me?" The reason why I ask is because I am proficient in Word and Powerpoint, but I have the most experience with Excel and really enjoy doing spreadsheets and formulas. Are there any industry-specific programs I will need to learn?

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends.

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Why the Right Executive Assistant is Crucial to a CEO or Founder’s Success

C-Suite Assistants

A well-crafted job description forms the bedrock of your search for the perfect candidate. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects. This involves careful consideration of the tasks you wish to delegate and aligning the description with your work style and personality.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If you are hoping to learn more about advertising campaigns, market research, brand management, etc because your boss needs help with research, powerpoint decks, graphic design, but you are too busy and they give it to someone else then what you really may be hoping for is an entry level job in whatever specialty it is that you like.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. Every situation is different and I think it depends on the industry you work in. I also think the admin needs some education about their industry and business in general. It would be great if there was some sort of standardisation in the industry. communications.

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