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Cybersecurity Leader and Google Program Manager Dr. Diana B. Allen Talks Taking Risks and Staying Motivated

Success

Her drive and commitment to equip the workforce—especially the next generation—with critical tech and leadership knowledge is evident in her support of equality in STEM fields and her role as an adjunct college professor at the College of Southern Maryland and Strayer University. He provided sound advice, top cover and gave me room to soar.

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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

Even though they can seem like small things, at the beginning you are trying to do your best to impress and can feel a bit helpless when the phone rings and you realize you don't know how to answer it. I also included instructions on how to use some of the equipment that I needed to use such as the telephone, photocopier and fax.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Speaking with confidence on the phone and forwarding calls. Taking minutes, writing agendas and attending meetings. Understanding basic office procedures. Building a reputation as a hard worker. Learning as you go. Receptionist: Meeting and greeting important clients .

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email. Forms and Checklists.

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Arizona Virtual Assistants Retreat

Loosely Speaking

Location: Candy and Doreen will be joining us from remote locations and the session will be accessible by either long distance phone and/or computer, headset and wifi connection. Participants will either use a conference call or other online meeting room to attend, so computer and/or phone access will be necessary.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Pick a half-dozen little items that can be completed in 5 minutes each or less (an email you need to send, a phone call to make, something to look up on the internet.) a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook.

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