All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
According to a report by the American Society of Administrative Professionals , non-managing APs tend to be involved only in the upkeep of existing systems, with their managing counterparts playing a more substantial role in enhancing and developing new processes. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.
Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements.
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Who's the Real Boss?
AUGUST 31, 2020
If you can get your hands on different types of minutes internally in your business (whether they be Board minutes, Steer Co minutes or team meeting minutes), start reading them and see what others do, what they capture and how they structure it. So, start reading!
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). vs. i.e.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. Find or make an org chart so you understand your boss' direct reports and their direct reports. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. I have only been an EA for 1.5 Get your boss' personal information now.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. In college, I sat next to this girl and I overheard she interned at a very prominent radio station. I secured a position as an intern for the drive home radio DJ who is a celebrity now too.
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