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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. It's called a Presentation Remote.

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4 Ways To Send The Elevator Back Down & Why It Matters To Keep Doing It by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

We look at their resumes and review LinkedIn profiles to find areas of subject matter expertise, education, and interests. Give a shout-out in a meeting to a colleague who is present. Give a shout-out in a meeting about a colleague who is not present. “I We talk with them regularly. I’ve chosen you to join the team.

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What Can You Expect as a C-Level Assistant?

C-Suite Assistants

In a top-tier C-level Executive Assistant job with a large firm, some assistants have a great deal of leadership responsibility and are expected to seamlessly step in when their employer is not present. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today! At a smaller company or startup, you may find yourself wearing many hats.

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

Knowing the three T’s of the industry — terminology, trends and technology — and being able to articulate them on your administrative resume means that even as a new hire, you will begin to contribute immediately. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Need a speaker/presenter? Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see.