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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

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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Emerging Technologies for Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. It doesn’t have the ability to negotiate a contract or the creativity that’s needed to think outside the box. But there are still plenty of things that robots can’t do – and those skills are in high demand.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment. Filed under: Accomodation.

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How to overcome the downsides of contract work

Page Personnel

More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. That’s not to say there’s no room for negotiations but in typical situations, it’s about a flat fee. Just remember that phone of yours does have silent mode.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos. .” “My role has changed drastically over the years.

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Dealing With Unreasonable Requests By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 08, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail , among the many others that you receive each and every day. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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