Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

4) Powerpoint This test is also given on the computer as well. It will test how well you know how to use Powerpoint. The hiring manager would give me a hypothetical scenario that would be the worst possible incident at work to solve. 9) Writing Memos This test is usually administered on the computer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? " Warning!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea. Solve a real problem that you would be expected to face on the job – Ask the hiring manager to spell out a real problem that she would want you to handle if you were hired, then show how you would solve the problem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Minute taking made easier.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

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. You can find a trove of them. Will I be using Excel a lot?

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Interviewing PowerPoint Business Cards Goals 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. They have about 9 lawyers, 2 paralegals, 1 receptionist (me), and a office manager. May 04, 2009 Peachon said.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" I liked that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. If you are sending the letter by regular mail, courier or registered mail, make sure you have the proper postage, courier slips or forms filled out. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. Do you want to manage people or actually do the work? Why do I bring this up?

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Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

A well-crafted job description forms the bedrock of your search for the perfect candidate. The Executive Assistant Role Depending on the personality and management style of a CEO, the functions of an executive assistant can vary, but at their core the best EAs are an executive’s right-hand person.

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Calendars Travel International PowerPoint 86

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all. One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities. The procedure is 12 pages long.

Learning 52

Learning Google Docs 2024 Microsoft Word 52

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

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IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 21, 2016

Having a few hacks in my back pocket meant that I was able to navigate the software slightly quicker and I also looked like a total Outlook genius in front of my boss which made him much happier letting me get on with managing his diary! To retrieve your saved templates go to New Items>More Items>New Form.

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BioTeams

JUNE 14, 2010

I have a controversial view on email - I believe that personalised email is fine but bulk email management and email newsletter systems have probably reached the end of their useful lives for most small businesses. Don't restrict yourself to the written word - exploit all forms of multimedia - particularly the video channel.

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Allwork

APRIL 22, 2024

With a wealth of experience working with small and mid-market company founders, physicians, Fortune 100 executives, venture fund managers, and professional athletes, Chris founded Sight Shift to help organizations transform their leaders, driving sustainable growth and profit. I end up managing you and nagging you. Raise your hands.

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AT&T Learning Phones Management 279

Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

If you have events, use the Events app If you do videos , use the Video app Adding an opt-in form for an e-newsletter or blog subscription (or whatever): Use the Static HTML app Techniques to use images throughout to create that visual punch: Images, images, images. Put an opt-in signup form on the Facebook page. Think banner ads.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Marketing material is stripped of sales language, and the info becomes a blog post, which becomes a podcast, which becomes the soundtrack to a video made from PowerPoint slides which becomes a YouTube video which becomes content for the website. Bios from one-sheets are cut into manageable chunks and find a home in media pitches.

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