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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Supervise and train other clerical staff. The role has changed and so must we.

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Executives and Assistants are Struggling Today

Office Dynamics

Jasmine was promoted to Vice President about two years ago. Between email, virtual Assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, executives mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever – making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings.

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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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

BMT Office Administration

There were also lots of scam promotions promising companies ridiculous credits and returns. You can also fax e-filing waiver requests to 877-477-0575. Does the worker rely on the employer for training, or do they acquire work based on existing skill sets that they acquired on their own? Use of skill and initiative.

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