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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.

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3 Steps Toward a Paperless Office

Productivity Bits

It is entirely possible for you to essentially eliminate the use of paper faxes by using electronic faxing, in which you generate an in-bound fax to the computer system you use. They must learn a new routine in something they already had some skill in doing.

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. It is essential to continue to hone in those skills that will make you the indispensable assistant. computer software).

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying. You have to hear and understand people.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

Professional Assistant Blog

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you.

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Becoming a Go-To Assistant

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lynn Crosbie a Medical Assistant at a Research Hospital says, “Every time I learn something new, I write it in my manual, i.e. how to use the fax machine, information about the phone system, where the photocopier is located, who my contacts are in this position, who I can call for help, etc. Educate yourself on the software programs you use.

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