Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 19, 2016
For example, you may like to talk about that trip that saw your Exec cross every continent and time zone – how did you manage it, what did you learn from such a difficult trip and what advice can you pass on to other assistants? I will get back in touch with you asap. Email Address: *. Subject: *. Message: *.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Point being.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 19, 2009
When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2009
My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&# If you are sent an email with a request to do something either asap or later, did you do it or have you diarized it to do it later?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. This is an important thing to know.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. This is a must-have resource.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 1, 2009
You can also insert the date and get it to update automatically by clicking on Update Automatically in the Date and Time dialogue box. I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it.
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