Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. For everyone that arrived for the seminar I was able to offer them a safe and calm environment.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Having one binder or online file of past performance evaluations, thank you notes and emails from coworkers, clients, etc., Continue to learn through professional and personal development to create an environment you choose to work in. Joan’s article, “ Demonstrating Yourself & Selling Your Worth ” details the entire process.

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On The Job

MARCH 11, 2019

I've also known people whose surrounding environment -- whether at home or at work -- that I wouldn't touch without wearing a hazmat suit and knowing avalanche procedures in case a mountain of junk fell on my head. Gretchen Rubin, who I have interviewed many times about happiness in the workplace, has a new book, "Outer Order, Inner Calm."

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Not to mention the added burden of sifting through stacks of résumés, arranging interviews and painstakingly checking references. Confident team-building happens slowly over time, and in a digital-only working environment, that development will require engagement from both employer and assistant.

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2021 2020 Calendars Cubicle 212

Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2023

The digital tools we have at our disposal for team communication – e.g. instant messaging platforms, and tools for storing/sharing files, managing team objectives, creating visibility, and enabling asynchronous work – will certainly become instrumental as we embrace the future of work.

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Skills Management Collaborate Salary 98

Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, virtual recruiting might be employed at the top of the funnel, with in-person recruiting used for the final interviews. Then, only the top candidates would be invited to in-person interviews. 2. Second, they are an economical alternative to traditional in-person interviews.

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Resume Interviewing Collaborate Phones 75

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away.

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Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

How could your skills fit into that environment? Once you’ve researched the employers, keep your information in files to be reviewed before each conversation. When you speak, make sure you keep your head up and pointed toward the interviewer. Have a pad and pen ready so that you can take notes from your interview.

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Business Cards Interviewing Filing Skills 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

I was cleaning out a few of my files and came across a piece that a young woman wrote about 12 years when she was interviewing for a job with Office Dynamics. I have held on to it all these years and even placed it in our Star Achievement program. I'd like to share it with you today and encourage you to embrace Marti Robinson's ideas.

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Filing Policies Interviewing Environment 100

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

I was cleaning out a few of my files and came across a piece that a young woman wrote about 12 years when she was interviewing for a job with Office Dynamics. I have held on to it all these years and even placed it in our Star Achievement program. I'd like to share it with you today and encourage you to embrace Marti Robinson's ideas.

Filing 100

Filing Policies Interviewing Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Can you fit in a creative, free flowing environment or a structured corporate environment?

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Below, we have enclosed some suggestions that are sure to land you at least one interview with an eco-friendly company in no time: Get online. Many organizations that are passionate about the environment welcome volunteers who are willing to lend a hand. Visit a local college. Volunteer somewhere.

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Networking Resume Filing Google 100

Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

But when you look at people in engineering and people that build physical things versus I watched a video shortly after that, Elon Musk interview with Kevin O’Leary, the famous shark tank investor, and he was talking about how people in compliance or people in certain kinds of financial services are never going back to the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 30, 2013

Hopefully you would have been interviewed by your new manager so you will have gained some understanding of what they are like and what they require from you. Think about quick wins that you can achieve easily and that will impress your boss, be it clearing their long over due filing or using your contacts to get them an upgrade on a flight.

Management 100

Management Calendars Filing Email 100

Worxbee

AUGUST 9, 2021

The EA will then schedule interviews with the Director or CEO. For example, most grants have conditions attached to them such as requiring activities to be done by a certain date or that all receipts related to expenditure of grant funds are filed appropriately. In short, it’s a competitive environment.

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Budget Payroll Calendars Expenses 52

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

The software is a very powerful, yet simple indexing system for paper office files. It works like a search engine for paper files to help you stay organized. Rather, the software uses the power of the computer to index the hanging file folders in office file cabinets. Create a Filing Masterpiece.

Filing 100

Filing 2011 Goals Clothes 100

On The Job

MARCH 30, 2009

Even if you quit your job and interview at another company, that corporate brand will stick to you like glue.” employees, who saw their own company go through a similar reputation nightmare in 2001 when the company filed for bankruptcy and some executives ended up in jail for financial misdeeds. Schawbel agrees.

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2002 2001 Interviewing Resume 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Be one step ahead of your boss.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

I was in a union environment and I was at the bottom of the years-of-service ladder as I had only been there a year. I was used to listing all my duties on my resume: maintaining a filing system, answering the telephone, typing correspondence, etc. If they want to know more, they can ask you at the interview.]

Resume 100

Resume 2004 Legal Medical 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

How could your skills fit into that environment? Once you’ve researched the employers, keep your information in files to be reviewed before each conversation. When you speak, make sure you keep your head up and pointed toward the interviewer. Have a pad and pen ready so that you can take notes from your interview.

Resume 100

Resume Business Cards Networking Interviewing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  In her blog, she shares her insights and conducts interviews of experts.    This post is an interview of productivity pro Oliver Burkeman Step Away From Your Desk for a More Focused Environment   [link] (post) -- Arvin Dang shares the multiple location technique for enhancing focus and getting things done. 

Social Media 100

Social Media 2011 Fax Networking 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. However, you probably want to password protect file.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

So here is my list: * Resilience is critical in today’s busy office environment and constant change. I still love the 43 hanging file system. A: You are going to be very surprised by my answers because they are not going to be the typical administrative skills most people would mention. They are my: * Follow-up system.

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Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

On The Job

JULY 6, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 6, 2009 Tougher Times May Mean Tougher Performance Evaluations If you thought you hated performance evaluations before now, you aint seen nothin yet.I Robinson advises: • Write back.

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2009 Filing Stress Legal 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. CONFUSCIUS SAID, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.&#

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Productivityist

JANUARY 31, 2014

Get what you need from the page, record the information and the source in a text file, and then close the tab. It’s a thoughtfully designed environment that lets you shut down the world outside and focus on your words. What’s more, Notebooks syncs with Dropbox, so you’ll easily access your files across devices.

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Microsoft Word Dropbox AT&T Keyboards 40

Productivityist

JANUARY 31, 2014

Get what you need from the page, record the information and the source in a text file, and then close the tab. It''s a thoughtfully designed environment that lets you shut down the world outside and focus on your words. What''s more, Notebooks syncs with Dropbox, so you''ll easily access your files across devices.

Microsoft Word 40

Microsoft Word Dropbox AT&T Keyboards 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Keyboards 100

Keyboards Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Thats great!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. You will be the one they go to if they want something.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Otherwise, I never remember to check it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Try it, you may like it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100