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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

Office Dynamics specifically focuses on training and development for administrative professionals of all levels. Many of the skills I learned as an executive assistant gave me a strong foundation when I started my training business and have carried me through leading a global company for 30 years. Joan Burge. January 21, 2020.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 3

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written two blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and admin assistants and they have both proved to be very popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers for them. Use this question to really sell yourself.

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The Perfect Executive Assistant—Hard Skills or Soft Skills?

C-Suite Assistants

Then, as a next step, you must figure out how to identify and evaluate these executive assistant skills as you go through the interview and screening process. On the other hand, is the ability to create PowerPoint presentations critical or is it only necessary to be able to “edit” them. What level of expertise is needed?

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Dealing in real time.

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Strategies for Advancing Your Career Outside of Administrative Services

Office Dynamics

Training Coordinator. For example, if you’re interested in graphic design, offer to redesign a PowerPoint presentation for your executive, or create a new cover sheet for reports. This is a tool you’ll use in many different settings including job interviews and performance reviews. Event Planner. Virtual Assistant.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

All Things Admin

Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” At heart, a professional portfolio is all about self-promotion for all of the right reasons – proving your skills in an interview, highlighting your accomplishments at review time, and educating your executive on how to leverage your strengths.