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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

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I am disappointed that the writer did not interview more companies. Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel. Being an excellent assistant is not just about PowerPoint and Excel.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

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For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports. This is a tool you’ll use in many different settings including job interviews and performance reviews. Note Your Accomplishments.

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Creativity In Your Career Portfolio

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Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Creativity In Your Career Portfolio

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Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Keep Calm and Carry On

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I have a 60 slide PowerPoint presentation to “juice” by adding three dimensional effects, color images, and catchy transitions. There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. Many days I need to hear that message over and over!

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Office Dynamics

I have a 60 slide PowerPoint presentation to “juice” by adding three dimensional effects, color images, and catchy transitions. There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. Many days I need to hear that message over and over!