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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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

Terminology — Knowing the language of a particular business sector means an administrative assistant new to the company can keep up with and contribute to conversations in the workplace right from the start. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

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Productivity Multiplier: Google Cloud Connect Now a Reality

Productivity Bits

By far the best thing about Google Cloud Connect is that you can keep Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Whether it’s a copywriter, editor, or legal, I regularly have multiple eyes and hands on my docs. You get to retait all the tools and flashy tricks without losing any functionality.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

And much like abs exercise, our networking muscle can be toned and firmed up to rock hard, “six-pack” status. Jot notes on the back of their card, and make it a goal to follow up with them within a week following the introduction (next day is even better!) Nancy Fraze works at Chevron Corporation as a Legal Assistant.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

And much like abs exercise, our networking muscle can be toned and firmed up to rock hard, “six-pack” status. Jot notes on the back of their card, and make it a goal to follow up with them within a week following the introduction (next day is even better!) Nancy Fraze works at Chevron Corporation as a Legal Assistant.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 411 Look Up 411.ca