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How to Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Apps to Document Your Procedures

All Things Admin

Before we dive into the specifics, let’s talk about why Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote) and Google Workspace (Docs and Slides) are ideal choices for procedures documentation: Accessibility : These suites are the office standards in the business world, making them accessible to most professionals.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

All Things Admin

Keeping your network informed helps people track down resources, find mentors, brainstorm solutions, share best practices, and much more. Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” It’s your job to showcase your accomplishments during your annual performance review, so they become part of your permanent record.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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Career development for Assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them

Practically Perfect PA

So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible. There is no specific PA skills development.

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Introduction to Procedures: Usage, Terminology, and Tips for Getting Started

All Things Admin

Example: A presentation template in Microsoft PowerPoint with pre-set slide layouts, fonts, and colors, which can be used for creating consistent presentations. Example: A webinar prep checklist for presenters , listing critical tasks and system checks before speaking. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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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. One of the best ways to get a raise is to try to ask for more responsibility and increase your skills and talents much like you did. Yet it is a waste of a happy, willing student much like yourself.