Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. We share ideas, skills and even ask guest speakers to provide up-to-date information and trends on what we need for our careers. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. One of our main duties is to keep our bosses organized.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Soft Skills Soft skills include being able to handle customer service issues and basic, appropriate, and effective interaction with co-workers, clients and customers, and management. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 2, 2018

Faxing was still an acceptable mode of communication. With ever-increasing demands and ever-shrinking resources, admins need to adopt a new set of skills to succeed. The key skills that employers consider most essential for their administrative professionals. Social media was just starting to take shape back then.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Over time, you will get the hang of dealing with difficult people and will become easier and easier each time. Eventually, you will get just a little annoyed and brush it off. Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 19, 2009

An example is a red file for urgent mail and faxes, yellow for interoffice reports, green for general mail, blue for junk mail, etc. Do you touch base with your assistant every morning (face-to-face or by telephone) to discuss the day’s priorities, appointments, meeting preparation, department issues, phone calls, and project updates.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Following are the top 4 ways to foster growth.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2008

Lynn Crosbie a Medical Assistant at a Research Hospital says, “Every time I learn something new, I write it in my manual, i.e. how to use the fax machine, information about the phone system, where the photocopier is located, who my contacts are in this position, who I can call for help, etc. And who knows they may teach you something as well.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

These responsibilities require an individual who is proficient in computer software programs, communication skills, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills- to name a few. It is essential to continue to hone in those skills that will make you the indispensable assistant. computer software).

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

This person sounds like a typical self-indulgent hipocrit who is climbing the ladder because of her people skills (kissing up) and not actual work related skills. After that the accused is going to get defensive no matter how nice you are.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 25, 2013

Organizational Skills - Clean Up Your Stuff! There is more stuff on office desks: computers, printers, faxes and other new technologies. Messy desks are no longer just an office eyesore. Unkempt work spaces are becoming a productivity issue as offices become more cramped and cubicles replace private offices.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. The role has changed and so must we.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

I was not being challenged and I was losing the skills that I had worked so hard at. how to use the fax machine, information about the phone system, where the photocopier is located, who my contacts are in this position, who I can call for help, etc. Here are a few things I do when I start a new job: I start a Secretarial Manual!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009 Motivation to be Motivated Motivation is an important skill that yields results. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! People who are motivated in the workplace will be more productive, influential to others, and highly regarded as the “go to&# people.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

This is a great way to build your network, improve your communication skills, and even build relationships that would later produce sales for your company. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Short, sweet, and to the point! Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 5:47 PM Labels: Communication 1 comments: Patricia Robb said.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. Getting a certification is another way to prove your skills in training. The program focuses on the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to compete for and perform as administrative assistants in the 21st century.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

This will give your superior an opportunity to get to know your capabilities and skills. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. When he is ready to meet, he will let you know.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 30, 2010

Perhaps they are having a bad day, or need to improve their interpersonal skills- nine times out of 10 it has nothing to do with YOU. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. The reality is that some people just dont like to say good morning or hello. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 25, 2010

Purpose of the call: • Offer weekly motivation and inspiration • Share ideas/thoughts about your worklife • Develop and improve interpersonal skills • Provide personal empowerment Every Monday, beginning July 19, 7 p.m. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Second in developing the approach, practice active listening skills by clarifying and paraphrasing what you heard so that everyone is on the same page. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s).

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2010

Dealing with difficult people is a skill that requires patience, each situation means your reputation, career, and sanity are on the line. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. If the situation is beyond your control, seek help immediately before you have regrets later.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

In the office, the expectation is to constantly exhibit decorum, tact, composure, and display knowledge of your skills. Performance reviews or evaluations are conducted for the sole purpose of letting us know what areas we need to improve or develop our skills. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. They may also be required to offer secretarial support to senior stakeholders.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Focus and Concentration Seven Secrets for Maximizing Your Concentration Skills - [link] - by Ali Luke shares some great tips that will help you increase your ability to focus and concentrate.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 What Have You Read?

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