Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The CPS certification from IAAP was a very positive step which encouraged me to finish my BA degree. That’s when I turned to IAAP and am currently working towards my CAP-OM certification. Yes, interpersonal comms, IT related courses to keep up with the changes from when I started 30 years ago on an manual typewriter!

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Form a committee, then within the committee form subcommittees for activities throughout the event. I know a company that has each department come up with a holiday routine as entertainment. Catch up on episodes of soap operas. Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday.

Holidays 100

Holidays Stress Gifts Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 4, 2010

• You can Bcc yourself in an email so that you can receive a copy and file it away electronically as a follow-up on a later date or for informational purposes. Friendly Uses • If your email has a large recipient list, you can use the Bcc to hide email addresses and protect recipients privacy.

Filing 100

Filing Credit Card Email IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. 411 Look Up 411.ca Excellent material! " Warning!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 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. If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. Where can I put this paper? Then I put a reminder for a few days before.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

DO NOT use email as a form of relaying disturbing news (i.e. This may be a case when you pick up the phone and discuss the issue. It’s so easy to use and just as fast yet we don’t pick up the phone. However, in many situations it may be the most effective form of communicating.

Phones 100

Phones Email Filing IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

When he is away, it is very quiet and sometimes I just have to get up and walk around and visit someone or it feels like I am there by myself. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I called them and thankfully they had space available on the date I needed and we were able to amend the contract, but imagine if I hadnt noticed and we showed up on the 7th? Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If you become timid when it comes to speaking in a group meeting, provided you know what the agenda items are prior to the meeting, put them in writing in proposal form and give them to the Chair before the meeting or slide them to him during the meeting. A reprimand/write-up (verbal or written).

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals IAAP 2010 Filing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. The sooner they are up to speed, the sooner they will be able to contribute to the team and that helps everyone.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

If you are interviewing for a sales position, prepare a sales presentation targeting one of their clients or prospects; for marketing come up with a marketing plan for them. Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future?

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100