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I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , how we look to others? Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
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These work in Word, PowerPoint, and (Excel and Outlook with some exceptions). Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:55 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , quick keys , save time , shortcut keys Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.
Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Be confident.
Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:48 PM Labels: adminisrative professional , Administrative Assistant , bloopers , new blog Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of AdministrativeProfessionals (IAAP). Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? There is help out there and it is usually closer than you think. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
I am the only person teaching, we go very deep into the material and there is ample time for skill practice. Conferences for AdministrativeProfessionals. Skill practice for attendees. Webinars for AdministrativeProfessionals. Do they align with the skills you need to develop or enhance?
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We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.
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I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!
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