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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. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Use clear and simple language. Template – A pre-designed document or format that can be customized for various purposes.

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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. Tips on Self-Promotion. Now that you know why self-promotion is so important, here are a few tips on how to genuinely and authentically share your accomplishments with others.

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

Practically Perfect PA

Explore whether your organisation has a mentoring programme or a buddy system of some kind, that could give you exposure to different roles while you are a PA. For instance, PAs could sign up for courses that would allow them to give internal training on software such as PowerPoint.

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

Office Dynamics

Providing a website link, a PowerPoint tool, or a ‘net tip you found particularly helpful are examples of good follow through. Recently, I asked someone I’d met that very day how mentoring opportunities and networking had helped her grow in her career. with something in response to your conversation.

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

Office Dynamics

Providing a website link, a PowerPoint tool, or a ‘net tip you found particularly helpful are examples of good follow through. Recently, I asked someone I’d met that very day how mentoring opportunities and networking had helped her grow in her career. with something in response to your conversation.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Word and Outlook 2007 tips Grrr! Dealing in real time.

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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. Perhaps you will be able to put together documents, presentations, grants, and portfolios using Excel, Powerpoint, Word and any other databases or programs you have taken classes for.