Administrative Assistant's & Secretary's Handbook

Whether you're making travel arrangements, creating a PowerPoint presentation for the next board meeting, or handling confidential information -- or doing all of them simultaneously -- it's pretty clear that you don't have much time to learn how. Fortunately, there is a definitive resource that can answer all your questions, a one-volume treasure trove of practical and valuable tips for performing countless job responsibilities quickly and well. The Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook, now in a thoroughly updated second edition, is a comprehensive guide for administrative professionals looking to significantly improve their skills -- and enhance their value and career potential at the same time. Written in a down-to-earth style and organized for easy reference, the all-new edition features 10 more chapters -- almost 200 more pages -- than the original, covering every conceivable work-place challenge. The Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook keeps you up to speed with rapidly changing business technologies, from e-mail and Web use through networking issues, online data storage, and information security. Software tutorials come complete with illustrations, examples, definitions, and other tools to help you master programs completely and quickly. You'll learn how to design and implement more productive daily administrative routines, organize your workspace and schedule for optimum efficiency, and keep yourself comfortable and healthy with a properly adjusted, ergonomically correct workstation and equipment. As you become more and more skilled at your job, you become more crucial to your boss's (and your organization's) success. But you're also building a foundation for your own career growth! The Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook gives you the skills you need whether you plan to stay put or move on, along with valuable insights on how to make that choice when it presents itself. Efficiency and versatility -- that combination is the essence of the ideal administrative professional. With The Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook, you'll have the skills and know-how you need to make your job easier and more rewarding, give your boss peace of mind, and set the stage for a rewarding and lucrative career.