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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

The profession's best-compensated usually work for the Postal Service, for computer manufacturing companies, or for the federal executive branch. Many organizations (such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals) offer certifications in office skill proficiency. Be confident, not arrogant.

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Too Many People Need Your Help At Once?

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you having difficulty with overcoming a problem? Try venting to someone you confide in. Home About Me Advertise Too Many People Need Your Help At Once? Taking a few slow, deep breaths in between can also help.

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The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions

Professional Assistant Blog

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Why should we hire you?

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Show your boss that you want to contribute to their success and to the organization.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we?

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Is everything organized and in the proper place so when you need it you can just grab it? What about your work space? Is it neat and tidy?

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When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Lets enjoy our day together.©