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Great resources for assistants on Twitter

Practically Perfect PA

SecretaryPA: Souters provides training in London for PAs, also tweet about career advice, tips for office work, interviews and lifestyle. Suefrance: Author of The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook. Susie_Castalia: International exec PA coach, trainer and speaker.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. A dizzying amount of paperwork goes into hiring a new employee, including background checks, applications, offer letters, job applications, and more.

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Why poor spelling and grammar hurt your career

On The Job

But that casualness also can mean that we send messages riddled with errors and poorly written, say Brenda Greene and Helen Cunningham, authors of The Business Style Handbook. Use them sparingly and don't use them as a crutch. Instead, write more clearly to get a point across, Greene says. • Be inclusive. Take time to proof your writing.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

Jen Lawrence

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. Yes, you read that correctly.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

Should an unhappy applicant file a discrimination claim against your organization, having job application & interview records on hand can be a lifesaver. All your resumes, job applications, recruitment & hiring records, interview notes, screening tools, and job opening advertisements all count as employment offer documents.

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