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?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 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

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? Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

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?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. 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?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

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. Situations related to dress code, how/what to tell customers, phone messages, seniority, office politics, and other typical situations. 9) Writing Memos This test is usually administered on the computer.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing PowerPoint Job Hunting Budget 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. For instance, I am horrible at collating.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 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!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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? This is a must-have resource. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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? If you change your mind later and decide you prefer another format, it is easy to go back and re-set the default in the same way as above. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 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. I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 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. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

Holidays 40

Holidays Calendars Credit Card Restaurants 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

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. Thanks to Rachel Minihan of Purple Phone PR & Marketing. Use everything you can.

Social Media 100

Social Media PowerPoint Facebook Gifts 100

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

AUGUST 1, 2011

Face to face, over the phone or even via email – direct selling is still the best way to convince prospects to part with large sums of money for high value product, service or experience. In some cases, this is doable through a killer powerpoint presentation. Sometimes a solid testimonial is needed.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Email Skills Twitter 40

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

AUGUST 1, 2011

Face to face, over the phone or even via email – direct selling is still the best way to convince prospects to part with large sums of money for high value product, service or experience. In some cases, this is doable through a killer powerpoint presentation. Sometimes a solid testimonial is needed.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Email Skills Twitter 40

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future? Structure: This is like an elaborate version of your résumé, perhaps most easily done in PowerPoint.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. Nowadays, assistants are not there to pick up the phone and serve coffee… Assistants need to know about technology, law, accountability, communication. I have a secretarial certificate, some general non-credit courses, try to keep up on trends.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. So do some soul searching, thinking, and determine how much longer you can function with a 60 hour work week so you can form a game plan! It's such a great question no one has asked met yet, I'm excited to tackle it!

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

BioTeams

JUNE 14, 2010

Don't restrict yourself to the written word - exploit all forms of multimedia - particularly the video channel. Create videos from Powerpoints (or Apple Keynote). For example, you can put powerpoint presentations online with Google Docs or you can convert animated powerpoints into flash videos (e.g.

Social Media 40

Social Media Google Docs PowerPoint Elance 40