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Mentoring a Young Executive - Jodith Allen

Office Dynamics

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters.

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Mentoring a Young Executive - Jodith Allen

Office Dynamics

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters.

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions

Administrative Arts

You will rarely find any cohesive answers for this question, though, because the job description for any Administrative Assistant position will vary widely depending on the industry, the company, the department, and even the individual boss involved. Answering Phones and Screening Calls. Generalized Administrative Assistant Duties.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

As an EA who has been working in the industry for more than twenty years, the number one question I usually get asked is around minute taking and more specifically on “how you take good minutes?” ” In fact, I was asked this question just as recently as last week. So, start reading!

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