Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

E-mail is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-workers favourite, OMG! Writing all in caps is a form of e-mail shouting. This is the commonest form of color blindness, but it affects only.4 Is that the message you want to send to your recipient? 4 percent of women&#.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Fill long registration and checkout forms with one click. If you need to remember lots of different passwords, try using RoboForm. Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form. You can use Microsoft Access to create a database of all of your files criteria and the software assigns a "key" or number that corresponds with your files. You can find more filing tips by reading my article entitled " 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System ".

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Procedures, forms, and checklists combine to create systems for how you get things done efficiently. These batches create the segments or phases of the system where you can supplement even further with forms, templates, checklists, and more detailed procedures, if needed. Catering order form ? Systems have many benefits.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Take advantage of the free mobile app versions of Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. I use this app often from my mobile devices to view and sign contracts that are emailed to me in PDF form. Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used suites of productivity tools in the business world.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

A well-crafted job description forms the bedrock of your search for the perfect candidate. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects. This involves careful consideration of the tasks you wish to delegate and aligning the description with your work style and personality.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? If you change your mind later and decide you prefer another format, it is easy to go back and re-set the default in the same way as above. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? This is a must-have resource. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

If you have events, use the Events app If you do videos , use the Video app Adding an opt-in form for an e-newsletter or blog subscription (or whatever): Use the Static HTML app Techniques to use images throughout to create that visual punch: Images, images, images. Put an opt-in signup form on the Facebook page. Think banner ads.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. For instance, I am horrible at collating.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? This is an important thing to know. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 19, 2010

Use this tip if you’re creating forms, schedules or applications! This gives people the option to modify your spreadsheet with the exception of the few cells that you’ve protected. As always, let us know if there are things you need help with.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. If you are sending the letter by regular mail, courier or registered mail, make sure you have the proper postage, courier slips or forms filled out. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 21, 2016

To retrieve your saved templates go to New Items>More Items>New Form. You can use Smart Art in Outlook as you would in PowerPoint. In the box that appears, enter the recipients to the meeting, the meeting name, text that you always want to appear in the message body and anything else that might be relevant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? Dealing in real time.

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BioTeams

JUNE 3, 2010

My powerpoint was converted to flash using the excellent (and free) ispring tool. Volunteering, Environmental, Public Health) to form unique collaborations with their fans/supporters for mutual benefit. Click to run The Collaborative Opportunities Dashboard Tool (requires Flash). About Ken Thompson.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future? Structure: This is like an elaborate version of your résumé, perhaps most easily done in PowerPoint. To prepare this, think in detail about how you can really contribute to the organization.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Example: An employee handbook that includes a procedure for submitting expense reports, outlining the steps to fill out the form, attach receipts, and submit it to the finance department. Form – A structured document with fields for collecting specific information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Highlight that date as well and put it in your Tasks with a reminder to get back to them with final numbers. Dealing in real time.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Checklists ensure that all steps or actions occur, not necessarily in a specific order (though that can be part of the process), but rather just that they are completed, while a template is an established pattern - form letters, resume designs - that you can use over and over to produce the same result.

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Productivityist

MAY 1, 2014

Whether you need nails and a hammer, or your laptop with Powerpoint—plan ahead to get as much work as you can done in the time allotted. It breaks down goals into simple steps with associated action steps, making it essentially a personal coach in ebook form. Figure out what section you are working on and you know what needs to happen.

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BioTeams

JUNE 14, 2010

Don't restrict yourself to the written word - exploit all forms of multimedia - particularly the video channel. Create videos from Powerpoints (or Apple Keynote). For example, you can put powerpoint presentations online with Google Docs or you can convert animated powerpoints into flash videos (e.g.

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All Things Admin

JULY 15, 2024

This is where you can impress your executive or a hiring manager because these sample demonstrate your skills.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

4) Powerpoint This test is also given on the computer as well. It will test how well you know how to use Powerpoint. When I took them, I took the paper form where I was given extra blank paper to work out the problems and had to turn in my work. 9) Writing Memos This test is usually administered on the computer.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 26, 2012

People form an opinion about a product or company based on how it is presented and packaged. Jobs said “People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint.”. .” Bend Reality: Don’t accept what seems to be impossible. If you have to, push people to make the impossible happen.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

However, one of the best ways to approach forming questions is to ask yourself, "Is this the best fit for me?" The reason why I ask is because I am proficient in Word and Powerpoint, but I have the most experience with Excel and really enjoy doing spreadsheets and formulas. You can find a trove of them. Will I be using Excel a lot?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Having procedures in any form is better than having no documented procedures at all. Word, OneNote, or PowerPoint : For audio recording tools. In the world of process improvement, documented procedures help facilitate operational efficiency. A handwritten procedure is still a documented procedure.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Also attended general Excel/Word/Powerpoint courses. Unfortunately, this is a little bit of a chicken and egg situation as you’re not sure which training to go for until you’ve worked in the job but getting the job requires some form of training experience.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Start brushing up and training on weak areas with PowerPoint, Photoshop, business writing, or anything you can think of. Are they type A and super organized so they like lists printed out so they can carry it around or do they like information only in digital form? Get to know all the departments you will be interfacing with.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

If you are hoping to learn more about advertising campaigns, market research, brand management, etc because your boss needs help with research, powerpoint decks, graphic design, but you are too busy and they give it to someone else then what you really may be hoping for is an entry level job in whatever specialty it is that you like.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Office Poll Results By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity I am sure that all of you use Microsoft Office in your workplace. There are quite a bit of AA forms there.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Marketing material is stripped of sales language, and the info becomes a blog post, which becomes a podcast, which becomes the soundtrack to a video made from PowerPoint slides which becomes a YouTube video which becomes content for the website. Take Your PowerPoint And Give It Power! I love Powerpoint presentations.

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Allwork

APRIL 22, 2024

Is that a leadership principle, or is that a management principle, or is that a form of threat? Frank Cottle [ 00:07:59 ]: So my desire is to, and maybe my form of leadership is to always be learning and always be a student and be willing to be a student. Frank Cottle [ 00:05:19 ]: So that’s a classic carrot and stick though.

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