article thumbnail

Who Needs an Office? 10 Entrepreneurs Weigh In on the Future of Virtual Work

Success

Virtual tools and resources can help you hire, manage projects, collaborate with far-flung team members and even make it look like you really do have an office. As such, he’s always on the lookout for new ways, resources and tools to gain a competitive advantage. oDesk is a directory of international contractors.

Basecamp 241
article thumbnail

How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Procedures Writing Sample

All Things Admin

Great examples include: How to Order Business Cards How to Order Office Supplies How to Setup a Webex or Zoom Conference Call How to Order Catering from a Local Restaurant On my sample digital portfolio site, I have example procedures on the writing page: [link] You can see an example of creating a procedures manual using OneNote.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Time out of the office can improve creative thinking and problem solving, it also provides an opportunity to meet new people that can help with resources and connections. External networking will broaden the playing fields. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards.

article thumbnail

7 Ways to Make the Most of an Internship

On The Job

By now, many college interns have started their summer gigs. Unfortunately, many interns, bored with the mundane tasks they've been assigned or disillusioned that higher-ups consider them too young and inexperienced, begin to lose that optimism around Week 2. Get personal business cards. Monitor the company intranet.

article thumbnail

5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles. © 2022 Julie Perrine International, LLC. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too.

Resume 98
article thumbnail

Are you a networked PA?

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. We live in an age where personal branding is paramount, where people buy people and YOU are the business commodity.

article thumbnail

For Administrative Professionals, Efficiency Is the Name of the Game: Utilizing Automated Services

Office Dynamics

The bar has risen and employees in this position now have a much higher level of responsibility for managing the workplace technology, vendors, food ordering, event planning, facilities and human resources. Administrative professionals play a pivotal role in the social, political and internal structure of the company.