As an admin, you know the importance of a well-written, typo-free resume, one that looks professional and effectively conveys your experience, skills, and abilities. However, these days having all this down on a sheet of paper isn’t enough. It needs to be digital. For...
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Blog Post ArchiveFree Webinar: Introduction to Microsoft OneNote for Your Administrative Procedures Manual
Have you created a procedures binder but need a better solution for sharing it with team members? Maybe you’ve heard of Microsoft OneNote but don’t know where to get started using it in your job? Are you looking for a tool to help you streamline and organize all of...
Personal Note from Julie: A Refresher On Digital Device Etiquette
Digital devices have taken over almost every aspect of our lives. Medical practitioners and health officials are increasingly identifying signs of tech and Internet dependence – even addiction – in people they treat. And it’s not just an adult obsession. My...
Creating “Value Added” Meeting Invitations
Time. It’s a resource no one can make more of, which makes time one of the most valuable resources anyone has. So when you request or schedule time on someone else’s calendar, you must do it with extreme care if you want to be recognized as a competent admin. If you...
Webinar: Become a Microsoft Excel Formulas Pro (2-Part Series)
Topic: Become a Microsoft Excel Formulas Pro (2-Part Series) Presenter: Donna Gilliland, award-winning technology instructor, certified technology trainer, and president of MOSTraining Date: Part 1: Thursday, July 16, 2015, Part 2: Thursday, July 30, 2015 Time:...
Webinar: Excel Pivot Tables Made Easy
When you analyze data in large Excel worksheets, does it feel like you are looking for a needle in a haystack? If you answered yes, you’ll probably benefit from Pivot Tables. Pivot Tables make data analysis easier by providing a simple way to run reports on specific...
Webinar: Administrative Professional 2.0
Do you know how to effectively leverage social media for research, career development, locating resources, connecting with experts, and finding information? Do you understand how and why your company is using it to reach its customers? In this age of non stop digital...
Two-Part Webinar Series: Learn Microsoft Word 2013 Mail Merge
Part 1: Microsoft Word 2013: Mail Merge Made Easy: Are you spending a lot of time compiling source addresses and name files into one usable document? Stop wasting time and start saving it! Microsoft’s mail merge is a timesaving feature used to merge the names and...
Webinar: Coordinate Hassle-Free Travel Arrangements Like a Pro
Whether you’re brand new to travel planning or you’re a seasoned pro, coordinating travel for your executives can be challenging! From organizing the countless travel details to handling spur of the moment emergencies (like canceled or delayed flights) to ensuring...
Personal Note from Julie: Be Your Own Boss — Become a Virtual Assistant
When I left my corporate admin position 10 years ago, I chose to pursue a career as a virtual assistant (VA). Part of my reasoning for doing this was because I didn’t want a gap on my resume. I knew I didn’t want to go to another corporate environment, but I wasn’t...
Webinar: Get Started With Excel Charts
Which one of these would you rather read? The table of numbers on the left or the chart on the right? Learn to tell the story behind your data with Excel charts! Charts present data in a more dynamic and engaging way that easily connects your reader to the information...
Webinar: Creating Useful Forms in Microsoft Word 2013
Are you regularly using forms at the office? Do you want to learn how to put them to work to make your admin job a little easier? Forms – whether digital or paper – are extremely useful professional tools for admins. They’re not only an excellent way to capture...