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Writing Meaningful Performance Goals

All Things Admin

They may have a direct impact on your salary and bonuses. The cost of replacing an employee continues to climb, with many organizations putting it between $3,500 and $25,000, depending on salary and skill level. For instance, becoming more proficient in PowerPoint can help reduce errors and editing time on presentations.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Dear Reader, Thank you so much for your questions. I hope I can be of some help to you.

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

This can also include creating and modifying PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets. If you are in a corporate environment and these personal duties are a regular occurrence, though, it could be considered a misuse of company funds, namely your salary. Mentoring a Young Executive. Receive and Distribute mail.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. If you can get a mentor n(within or outside of your company), that might help also. No, but know of a friend who had no degree and got offered a lower salary. I have a secretarial certificate, some general non-credit courses, try to keep up on trends. communications.

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