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10 Tips to be a Better Executive Assistant - Part 6

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This will likely cut down on a lot of basic questions like the what the fax number is or your boss’ parking spot number. Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events. I have 2 sets of alarms on my calendar. Constantly update it as well.

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Bosses Day - October 16

The Office Professionals Place

So a gift card to their favorite restaurant or clothing store would be appropriate. Order Lunch In If your department or office is approaching a deadline and things are getting on edge, order lunch from your boss’ favorite restaurant and deliver it to them in their office. She is really date and deadline conscientious.

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The Advertising Game

Laughing all the Way to Work

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. Going, going, gone. In anyone home ? Minute taking made easier.

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That is not in my job description.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry. ► January (5) Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say tha.

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.