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Administrative Assistants Broaden Your Skillset

Office Dynamics

What surprised me after looking at the list was that many of the requests had to do with the typical administrative skills or tasks such as: managing multiple managers, dealing with difficult people, managing stress, calendar management, and troubleshooting. Break it into two main areas: Soft skills.

Budget 189
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What is a Meeting Planner Exactly?

Office Dynamics

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person and should be a key member of the design (or planning) team within an organization — be it corporate, association or otherwise — charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Get your copy today!

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Have you taken other courses or gained other qualifications specifically for your career? Yes – some local courses as well as two certificates in specific things. To be effective in any position you need to be on the forefront of technology and systems use so I have attended many training courses for software and technology.

IAAP 100
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How to Organize Your Work [or Figure out what to do first!]

Office Dynamics

When my manager or other person gives me an assignment or task, I am often told that they need it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you support more than one manager. Be sure to confirm with your manager their definition of an “A” priority vs. a “B” priority. ¨ Start a log sheet.

ASAP 100
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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Laughing all the Way to Work

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch.

Finance 100
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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

Training 100