Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help. Put every PA on a shared distribution list and ideally a closed SharePoint site for sharing information such as training & seminars. This is a guest post by Jennifer Corcoran.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. Administrative assistants go above and beyond and take on new assignments with little to no background, training or experience.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing.

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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. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. It also costs a lot to hire someone else because finding the time to find the right person and training them is expensive in energy, manpower, resources, and money.

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