Professional Assistant Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
We hired a temp to do some simple clerical work for us, but realized once she left, that the work was inadequate and there were spelling mistakes along with the mail merge list not being correct, that we supplied to her. Heres an example of what happened with me.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► February (5) We did it Canada!
www.officearrow.com
OCTOBER 28, 2010
Software such as PowerPoint, Visio or SmartDraw can aid in the development. You can add audio, convert PowerPoint slides to video (including exact slide timing, animations, sound effects, narration, webcam video, and any web pages or applications displayed onscreen during the presentation), and you can record podcasts.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc. Start brushing up and training on weak areas with PowerPoint, Photoshop, business writing, or anything you can think of. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Do they know the vm passwords?
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 6, 2013
EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. So I’m not exactly sure what other high level tasks/responsibilities you may be missing out on when you have to manage the office.
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