The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook: A Best Practice Guide for All Secretaries, PAs, Office Managers and Executive Assistants
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0749474769 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Sue France covers all the skills needed to progress one’s career, offering advice and help with time management, networking, relationship management, communication, and confidence.This third edition includes a new chapter on how to use neuroscience tools to work through personal weaknesses and primed behavioral traits, and contains even more practical help with minute taking, telephone and mobile communication etiquette, and presentation skills. Placing special emphasis on career development and learning, The Definitive Personal Assistant and Secretarial Handbook is the ultimate guide for all management, personal and executive assistants, and secretaries. With free downloadable online resources to aid the day-to-day running of an office, this comprehensive and accessible guide is the perfect desk companion to grow as a professional PA or office manager.
"All about soft skills" according to Lynda K. Agreed with another reviewer - not really any practical advice for an experienced assistant. I was hoping for examples of standard items - like agendas, minutes, desktop organization, etc. None of that, all conceptual. If you struggle to be appropriate or have healthy priorities or understand office politics, could be for you.. Sadly Not the Definitive Bible for Assistants Sandy Henry I'm sure the author is an expert in her field, and I do feel badly giving this a mediocre review. But the title for this book is a misnomer.Having worked as a paralegal for over 15 years, I was looking to make a change, which involved less travel and a work schedule more in line with a 40-hour workweek. Although legal assistants do perform a variety of clerical and secretarial tasks, the position is different from that of a legal secretary, which seemed like a natural transition to me. So I searched for a recently-published book that would address today's office setting, including updates in technology (. "Well worth the investment!" according to Amazon Customer. This book is AMAZING! Coupled with the resources made available on the website mentioned in the book, I've learned so much about myself, my boss, and my company - and I've been able to apply the tips and goal-setting tools to my job to make work a more rewarding and happy place to be! I highly recommend this book! It's loaded with everything from quizzes to templates.
"An excellent introduction to many fascinating subjects that many secretaries and personal assistants should know aboutA credible, powerful compendium."