Set resolutions that stick
Follow this advice to set New Year’s resolutions that you actually see through.
EA Résumé-Building 101: Design the perfect personal showcase
Not only do your skills and achievements deserve recognition, but you are likely to score much more ambitious and exciting jobs if you can effectively present your accomplishments within your résumé. Here’s how to use it to show your next employer that you’ll keep the gears turning.
10 tips to graduate your note-taking to a higher level
Note-taking is a vital skill that sets you apart from the rest. Unlike the habits of your college days, though, professional note-taking as an executive assistant is a different ballgame. Here are some tips to help you take better and faster meeting notes without missing crucial information.
Is Google better than Microsoft?
I get questions comparing Google and Microsoft a lot, but it usually sounds something more like, “Microsoft Office is really better than Google Workspace, isn’t it?” Not long ago, I might have simply said yes. However, in recent years, Google has improved its office productivity to the point where for many of the tasks on the typical administrative professional’s desk, it more than meets requirements.
5 strategies for avoiding politics in the workplace
The workplace is a melting pot of diverse opinions, which is often one of its greatest strengths as team members challenge one another to approach problems in new ways. With the good comes the bad, though—voicing political opinions is not appropriate in the office or through telecommunications. Here’s what you can do to navigate these conversations and keep your focus on work-related matters.
Tech Help—PowerPoint challenges
Questions about zooming in and the outline view.
Come to interviews with your own thoughtful questions prepared
Interviewing for a new position as an executive assistant is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. While it’s essential to prepare thoughtful answers to the questions you’ll be asked, don’t forget that a great interview is a two-way street. To ensure the position is the right fit for you, it’s crucial to ask the right questions. Here are some of the best inquiries to consider during your next interview.
Why do some managers treat executive assistants so poorly?
The smartest leaders know to lean on EAs for their high EQ, superior organizational skills and deep behind-the-scenes knowledge. The EA is in a unique position to see and hear almost everything going on in an organization. Under no circumstances should leaders belittle and diminish them.
Excel workbook connections
Troubleshooting, auditing cell links and comparing workbooks.
1-Minute Strategies: January ’24
Leverage mind-mapping software … enhance email management with Boomerang … develop a weekly Agile routine.