Success
AUGUST 19, 2022
When she asked me to play the assigned pieces, it was clear I hadn’t touched any part of my keyboard or even glanced at the sheet music outside of her practice room. Duhigg writes that scientists see motivation as a skill. But for the most part, my skill level was right where I left it. I actually prefer hooking up my keyboard.
Administrative Arts
APRIL 12, 2015
For those just starting out in the clerical field, I cannot stress enough working on your keyboarding skills. Here’s a few sites on-line where you can get some keyboarding practice: Peter’s On-line Typing Course – this is the best one, in my opinion. Keyboard Lessons – 10 lessons for keyboarding.
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Productivity Bits
MAY 26, 2016
Ideally, get up from your desk and get some air before resuming. Learn to Touch Type Although millennials who have grown up with keyboards as an extension of their fingers may feel that they are competent typists, there is a correct way to do it. Avoid this by scheduling your day into bite-size chunks, allowing for regular breaks.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 16, 2018
Q: As a business owner and busy executive what top skills can an assistant bring that support you the most? A: You are going to be very surprised by my answers because they are not going to be the typical administrative skills most people would mention. This is not an easy skill as some people’s brains prefer to think details.
On The Job
MARCH 18, 2008
The cast is off and the fingers of both hands are back on the keyboard. Water Cooler Wisdom makes a terrific point about improving your writing skills. Before you send off that resume, use this quick checklist from Keppie Careers to make sure you've covered the bases. Looking for a laugh this morning?
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 29, 2009
Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.
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