Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2012

The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. Getting a few items is fine – but who wants an email with a dozen files attached?”. A link to a shared drive, where all files can be stored, can be an easier way for people to access your data.

Etiquette

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

1230 – The Board break for lunch so I hover around the meeting room making sure they are okay and that I’m there if they need any help. I have a quick check over my emails while they are eating but don’t manage to answer any queries. 1300 – The Board head back into the meeting room so I go out for lunch.

Email

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I’ve managed to finish the slide deck without any interruptions. Spend time reading through some of the emails I’ve filed over the last week, including LinkedIn updates and other networking emails. This takes 15 minutes of me running from one floor to the next until I manage to find him. Filed under: Motivation.

Email

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the open file or document and Ctrl + End moves the cursor to the end of the open file or document, but if you are in the middle of a document and want to select everything from there down, press Ctrl + Shift + End or if you want to select everything from there up, press Ctrl + Shift + Home.

Keyboards

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Thats great!

Time Zones

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The train turned up on time, I managed to get a seat and was able to check my emails and calendar for the day ahead. My Directors are all in a meeting so no chance to connect yet. 0930 – I seem to be back on track with the routine, I managed to check my emails and follow the procedure. Filed under: Uncategorized.

Email

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

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Administrative Arts

JULY 19, 2010

I got this e-mail from Kelly: What is the business standard for the length of time to keep meeting minutes? You didn’t specify what type of minutes you need to keep. How long you retain meeting minutes will depend on the type of meetings you are referring to. 10 Tips for Effective Meeting Minutes.

Meeting Minutes

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" If you press Ctrl.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Cant wait till the next meeting (this afternoon actually) when I can ask them if they really see the problem as a roadblock, or is it just a hurdle? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. procedures, meeting minutes, travel itinerary, meeting planning, project plans) On the INSERT ribbon, click on Page Templates.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

Managing Calendars. This one item can become a whole list on some job descriptions if they get specific as to the particular documents you’ll manage. This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Scheduling and Setting Up Meetings. Project Management. Managing Office Machinery.

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Karen Vivarelli

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ADMIN Data entry Set up online questionnaires and feedback surveys Proofreading and editing Calendar/diary management Email/inbox management Customer service Set up email templates for customer service enquiries Create document template Travel arrangements Organise gifts for clients and or staff members Research Create PowerPoint Presentations Set (..)

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