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General - Discussion on miscellaneous topics
Boss wants something unique for all-hands meetingWe will be having an all-hands meeting in a few months and my boss asked me if I... by Anonymous (05/02/2013) 6
Advice re gift cardWhat would you do ... my boss gave me a $500 gift card for a location that I nev... by Faith Ann McGee (05/02/2013) 22
Adobe Acrobat (Pro)Does anyone know how to save partial pdf's? That is, of a 39 page pdf file, I wa... by anonymous (04/17/2013) 6
move NJ to FLHello - my husband I live in New Jersey, but are looking to move to Florida -- ... by Vicki Lucas (04/12/2013) 0
Office Position Eliminated due to budget cut.Do any of you have any ideas on how to handle the additional work load since on... by Anonymous (03/04/2013) 7
Proper Hyphenated Last Names?Is there a proper way to hyphenate a woman's last name after she is married? I ... by Anonymous (12/06/2012) 0
Ideas for Additional Income?My job is one where I am going to have a lot of unpaid time off, but sporadicall... by Anonymous (09/02/2012) 8
Digital-Online File ManagementI am a new executive assistant that has been tasked with organizing board docume... by EA in VA (08/10/2012) 8
Legislative and Healthcare IssuesI have the new responsibility of briefing the executive team on legislative and ... by Lab EA (08/06/2012) 1
Interview Questions for Exec & Admin AssistantsHi! What are some of the most unique questions you've been asked during an inter... by Anonymous (08/01/2012) 6
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Worklife Balance - Discussion on managing your personal and professional life.
High Level Complex PowerPoint PresentationsHave you ever used Microsoft's Business website? They offer free tutorials on an... by Kelly Dodson (03/01/2013) 0
Microsoft 2010Where or what is the best and fastest way to learn Microsoft Office 2010? Some ... by Gloria von Gesslein (02/28/2013) 9
High Level Complex PowerPoint PresentationsI want to learn how to make those very high level, complex, detailed PowerPoint ... by Gloria von Gesslein (02/28/2013) 7
Help with Visio - Team Frames in an Org ChartI'm working on an org chart in Visio, and I'm using the "team frame" f... by (11/20/2012) 2
Credit Card for an Executive AssistantI am wondering if any Executive Assistant out there has a credit card for busine... by Alice (09/11/2012) 32
How do you establish how to manage your new bosses calendar?I have only managed three calendars for three executives. The first two have be... by Anonymous (05/24/2012) 4
BudgetMy jog responsabilities are changing a bit. As part of a growing experience I h... by Martha Rivas (08/19/2011) 4
RE: OutlookYour IT dept can not figure it out because it can not be done. Only one calendar... by Julie Arnheim (08/19/2011) 0
Importing Outlook CalendarI need help from my fellow EA's. I just received a Blackberry and would like to... by Alice (08/17/2011) 6
Business vs. Personal in the OfficeIn terms of selling your Pampered Chef in the office, simple give individuals in... by Deeya Tauzin-Richard (10/08/2010) 1
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Software, Internet, Office Equipment & Technology - Discussion of new software tips, trouble shooting and office equipment
Powerpoint MOS ExamHave any of you taken the exam for Powerpoint? I'm studying for it and there is... by Anonymous (04/16/2013) 0
Outlook E-Mail OrganizationMy boss becomes inundated daily with e-mails, some legit and high priority while... by Teri Taylor (02/07/2013) 1
Holiday Greeting Card Address Lables - Mail MergingNext year, I'm hoping that my boss will opt to send electronic business holiday ... by Senior EA-Business Writer (12/06/2012) 4
Outlook E-mail Mail MergeHi - Does anyone know if you can do an e-mail mail merge in Outlook and if so, h... by Anonymous (06/15/2012) 3
Time sensitive help with PowerPoint animation...Does anyone know if there is a way to put an icon on a PP slide that will let th... by (06/13/2012) 3
Outlook 2010 - Recurrence MeetingsI recently set up meetings for my boss for one on one's with her direct reports,... by Lori Eilers (04/13/2012) 9
4 Way Conference Call? Previously, I worked for an organization that utilized a dial-in service for mul... by Violet (03/20/2012) 24
Office Phone Headset RecommendationOur office phones are from Mitel. I have a 5330 IP Phone. I currently have a P... by Senior EA-Business Writer (11/15/2011) 4
Outlook - RemindersMy boss would like Outlook, to populate a list of his important meetings for the... by Anonymous (10/27/2011) 4
Exchange CalendarWhen I populate my boss' calendar and mark a calendar invitation "Private&q... by Joyce McSweeney (09/13/2011) 6
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Workplace Issues - Discuss problems with difficult people, situations and events.
Cubicle Etiquette, Respect, & AwarenessI work for a fairly small company (40-50 people) where most of the staff have th... by Anonymous (02/25/2013) 10
Improper/Unprofessional Office GrammarI am an Executive Assistant working for a male dominated company/field. A young ... by Debra (01/07/2013) 21
Privacy PoliciesRecently a member submitted a question regarding privacy policies pertaining to ... by Anonymous (06/12/2012) 8
Personal Relationship ProblemMy boss' live-in girlfirend works here, and questions everything I do constantly... by (06/04/2012) 2
Lunch at your workarea or lunch in the breakroom?When I first started my current job I was part time so I only got a 15 min. paid... by Annoymous (05/18/2012) 0
Continue to “Grin and Bear It” or time to move on?I received a promotion about a year ago at work and I now work for one of our Vi... by Anonymous (05/10/2012) 8
Common CourtesyDoes no one have common courtesy anymore? Or respect for your fellow team in you... by Annoymous (04/20/2012) 0
Personal health information required for third party?I work for a small nonprofit, which has never been able to get healthcare benefi... by Patrick McKenna (03/26/2012) 9
This is totally off the wall -- but I have to ask this questionAre the 'professionals' in your office as incapable of learning how to use the p... by Office Person (01/27/2012) 12
Advice Workplace IssueI have an employee who is a senior and has been with the company for over 10 yea... by Anonymous (01/21/2012) 2
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Networking - Increase your career success by connecting to fellow members
Employee Recognition for Years of ServiceWe want to start a recogntion program, but feel that plaques/awards usually just... by (02/26/2013) 0
HR Manager / Office Manager Opportunities in Orlando, Florida?Does anyone know of a business or office that is seeking a new HR Manager and/or... by Senior EA-Business Writer (10/18/2012) 4
EA's - Join Us For Our Debut Event; 'Behind Every Leader' in Los AngelesOur groundbreaking event, 'Behind Every Leader,' has evoked a huge response from... by Victoria Rabin (07/10/2012) 0
Board Resignation GiftWhen one of our board members retires or resigns, we have a 8x10 photo of our ho... by Brenda Short (11/20/2011) 0
Board Member Resignation PlaqueOur Board Chair has resigned and will be leaving of Governance Board at the end ... by sgarland (11/17/2011) 6
Returning to Job Market and Looking for HelpI'm re-entering the job market in the Northern Virginia area and need some help.... by Jan Cook (11/17/2011) 8
Kentucky HelpI need someone in the Lexington Kentucky area to help me put our Central Filing ... by Captain Clay Hammer (11/16/2011) 1
US Nationwide Executive Sedan Services: Recommendations?I currently use a rather large national car service for the president of our com... by Senior EA-Business Writer (04/15/2011) 0
Meeting PlannerI am now retired from my 20+ government job as Executive Administrative Assistan... by Karen Indelicato (03/21/2011) 4
Receptionist/Reporting Admin NeededWe have a wonderful team here, and we do fun social stuff on special occasions! ... by Senior EA-Business Writer (12/14/2010) 0
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Company Policies and Office Procedures - Discussion of company sponsored benefits, policies and office procedures
Sabbatical PolicyI am looking for examples of sabbatical programs that employers offer to their e... by Stacy Leitner (05/03/2012) 1
Why isn’t dress Code that isn’t really enforced?According to our handbook our dress code depends mostly on the department you ar... by Annoymous (03/27/2012) 1
Filing TestI'm looking for a basic filing test to give our new hires and temps before I all... by Debb Ross (08/17/2011) 2
Correspondence Routing Slip for Director's SignatureHello, As I previously mentioned, I was recently relocated to another office wit... by Irene Scott (07/27/2011) 4
New title for ReceptionistWe are looking to upgrade the job title of our receptionist. She is full-time a... by Anonymous (06/27/2011) 18
Safety PoliciesGreetings, I work for a fairly large technology division (160 employees) in a l... by Joyce McSweeney (06/20/2011) 7
Dress Code - Business CasualI've been hearing lately that some business offices are trying to abandon 'busin... by Office Person (09/30/2010) 10
Hospira IV PumpsHi all, we are about to begin using the Hospira IV pumps at our children's hospi... by Carolyn Clemons (06/03/2010) 2
Desk ReferenceI used to work as a legal secretary where it was quite common to have a desk ref... by Rebeckah Beswick (05/26/2010) 5
360 Degree Assessment for Administrative ProfessionaslDoes anyone have an example of a 360 Degree Assessemtn specifically for administ... by Rhonda Strong (02/25/2010) 6
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Career Development - Discussion of current and future goals, objectives, advancements, changes, education and training.
Professional Resume Writers and HeadHunters Hello, I'm looking for references for professional resume writers and Headhunter... by Irene Scott (04/15/2013) 2
SHRM TrainingI moved to Exe. Assistant in my HR dept 2 years ago and looked into SHRM trainin... by Annoymous (03/11/2013) 3
admin assistant to exec assistantAre there any options through AEAP to look at what's wrong with a resume upgrade... by anonymous (09/18/2012) 0
EA's - Join Us For Our Debut Event; 'Behind Every Leader' in Los AngelesOur groundbreaking event, 'Behind Every Leader,' has evoked a huge response from... by Victoria Rabin (07/10/2012) 0
This helped me land my job, in this terrible economy!If you know anyone who is job hunting, please let them know about the website I ... by Jennifer from VA (04/06/2012) 0
Interviewing in this Competitive MarketI am preparing for an interview which is scheduled early next week, and have don... by Rohini Nanda (03/14/2012) 1
Seasoned Admin Assistant changing to Exec AssistantI've been an admin for many years, and want to apply for exec assistant position... by anonymous (09/30/2011) 10
Creating Professional Portfolio PresentationI'm looking for a PowerPoint or other type of presentation on creating a profess... by Anonymous (01/21/2011) 2
career advancementI have recently been laid off and have been looking for a position as an AA or E... by Toni Reboca (09/21/2010) 2
Creating ObjectivesI've been asked to submit my Objectives in my new role as the assistant to the V... by Ms. Mary (07/23/2010) 3
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AEAP Annual Conference - Network with others attending the annual conference
St. Louis ConferenceHello all! This will be my first year attending the conference and I'm looking f... by Monica Hetu (06/06/2008) 1
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News and Announcements - Admin topics in the news and announcements from headquarters
For Us Working Women Who Find It Hard To Juggle Our Careers & Keep AWatchful Eye Our Children As They Surf the NetKidZafe Can Help You Protect Your Child Did you know? • 33% of teens have be... by Lisa (09/08/2011) 0
What factors do you consider before you make limo reservation?What keywords do you use to find the limousine service or airport transportation... by Shareen Rizvi (12/09/2009) 4
Special for Airport Transportation We offer Holiday Special for airport transportation fo Chicago Airports. For Res... by Shareen Rizvi (12/09/2009) 0
AEAP 34th Annual ConferenceLast chance to attend AEAP's 34th Annual Conference, September 17 - 19, 2009 in ... by Ruth Salta (08/14/2009) 0
Chicago areaI am going to Chicago in December and would like advice on the best places to se... by Teresa Wall (11/19/2008) 10
Job SearchI have not logged into the AEAP website for awhile. The job search section seems... by jh (08/06/2008) 1
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Government Admins - Connect with other admins working for the various government agencies, city, state and federal
Minute TakingDoes anyone have any ideas how I can take minutes at a meeting that is very impo... by Anonymous (04/10/2013) 8
Federal Resume KSA'sDoes anyone know how to draft a KSA resume for the government? I'm coming out o... by Teri McCullough (12/28/2009) 3
recognition derservedI would appreciate any advice that you can provide regarding being overlooked fo... by Deborah Garitson (03/11/2008) 1
Paternity LeaveWhere can I I find information on paternity leave for state of California? How ... by Leyina Chen (03/03/2008) 11
Performance Eval.I have an employee that I will be meeting with to discuss her Performance Evalua... by Anonymous (03/03/2008) 17
Office PoliciesOur new insurance carrier is requiring us to add additional office policies to t... by Sandra Clair-Ball (02/12/2008) 1
Updating Contact InformationI would like to know more efficiant ways to update our contact information than ... by Diane Beecher (12/06/2007) 1
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Healthcare Admins - Connect with other admins working in the healthcare field
Healthcare AcronymsI'm looking for a listing of healthcare acronyms to include in our Board Orienta... by Lisa Porria (01/13/2009) 7
Job HuntThis is my first time with an inquiry. I have a string of bad luck - I get a gre... by Diane Klepadlo (08/15/2008) 15
Dress Code for Non-Patient Care Healthcare EmployeesI am an executive secretary in Administration at a hospital. I have been asked b... by Lisa Cudd (07/28/2008) 13
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Financial Admins - Connect with other admins in the banking, finance, accounting and insurance fields.
Any other financial admins out there?I just noticed that there are no posts from any other financial admins and thoug... by S3 (05/27/2011) 4
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Education Admins - Connect with other admins in the education field
Reports I have been looking for a new job as either a senior administrative assistant or... by Anonymous (05/27/2012) 7
Textbook Inventory SystemOur school system is looking at textbook inventory systems. We do not currently... by Mona Kay Helper (04/24/2008) 2
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Human Resources Admins - Connect with other admins working in HR
Charter for HR Admin Working GroupWe are creating an HR Admin Working Group and need to come up with a charter, do... by Nancy Murphy-Walsh (07/15/2010) 0
Nepotism PolicyMy company's policy: "No member of the immediate family of a current City s... by Joan McHale (07/17/2009) 0
Payroll SpecialistDoes anyone have a job description of a Payroll specialist? We only have one HR... by Anonymous (07/08/2009) 2
Exit GuideI have been asked to compile a list of things to do or items to receive from a t... by Anonymous (06/22/2009) 11
Going from 5 day week to 4 daysWe are considering changing from a 5 day week to a 4 day week (32 hour week). D... by Anonymous (06/09/2009) 5
Pink SlipsI have been asked to write pink slips for a layoff that is coming up at the end ... by John Malek (04/15/2009) 9
Mapping Software for FMLA trackingDoes anyone know of a software where I could map our offices and see which other... by Anonymous (03/23/2009) 5
Human Resources QuestionI would like to know how to get experience in the human resources field, after g... by Anonymous (01/12/2009) 10
Emergency Preparedness & Business ContinuityI am on a committee to develop an Emergency Preparedness & Business Continui... by SWW (12/08/2008) 2
New Employee Orientation PresentationHello: I am trying to put together a power point presentation so that we can of... by Anonymous (05/14/2008) 9
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Legal Admins - Connect with other admins working in the legal field
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Virtual Assistants - Connect with other VA's
Have more members become Virtual Assistants since 2008?I see that we have a forum from 2008 regarding becoming a VA. Are there others o... by Terry Killian (08/31/2010) 3
Wanted to switch to healthcare industryI'm an administrative assistant with 12 years of experience in the financial (co... by Anonymous (07/22/2010) 1
Legitimate home-based admin opportunityDoes anyone know of a legitimate opportunity for someone with excellent admin sk... by Julie Dasher (05/08/2008) 10
All Season Flea MarketsI have a client who is thinking about renting a permanent space at an All Season... by Susan Rogers (12/07/2007) 0
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Communication/Technology/Computer Admins - Connect with other admins in the technology and communicaiton fields
PowerPoint 2010 Creating Chart StylesDoes anyone know how to create chart styles in PowerPoint 2010? Is there an easy... by Anonymous (10/26/2012) 1
Calendar HelpI have been asked to look into creating an Executive Calendar for just the VP's ... by DSK (02/07/2012) 5
DisclaimerDoes anyone have a general disclaimer they use when making a report of a telepho... by Julie Minegar Stasi (02/03/2012) 0
Policy Management SoftwareDo you use a policy management software? If so, what software do use? Do you fi... by Kathie A (09/12/2011) 0
Web Demos or WebinarsMy new boss asked me to set up a call with a present client and have a Web Demo... by Anonymous (03/14/2011) 0
Reply vs. Reply AllDoes anyone have a best practice they can share on how to address others on when... by Anonymous (03/04/2010) 6
Outlook 2003 Read Receipt QuestionI am a long-time user of Outlook 2003 and recently had my computer replaced. Of ... by Anonymous (10/28/2009) 15
Outlook Meeting PlanningHi all. I plan sooooo many meetings using Outlook. My frustration is that I wi... by Kathy J. (10/23/2009) 5
Secretarial CompetenciesFor the State of Washington, you can find competencies at the following URL. The... by Carroll Ferguson (10/01/2009) 1
Secretarial CompetenciesI have worked as a secretary for the federal government for the past 14 years. T... by Anne Wagner (09/30/2009) 2
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Manufacturing/Construction Admins - Connect with others in the manufacturing and construction fields.
Lotus Notes 8.0Where can I get really good online training on Lotus Notes 8 that is quick and e... by Gloria von Gesslein (04/09/2013) 3
All hands meetingsI have been looking for a job since I was laid off a few months ago. One of the... by Anonymous (06/15/2012) 5
Employee EvaluationsI have been tasked with coming up with ways that will improve the value of emplo... by Jolie50 (06/12/2012) 1
Looking for VOIP ProviderHi all. I just joined AEAP and I am looking forward to networking and learning f... by Violet (10/25/2011) 3
Dual MonitorsI have been using dual monitors for 6 years and have no idea how I did my job w/... by Alice (07/21/2011) 2
Project Management AdviceI've been asked to coordinate the office reconfiguration for my department. It i... by Ayanna Castro (04/15/2011) 3
Outlook TrackingDoes anyone know how to print an Outlook Tracking. When I go to Tracking it ind... by Ms. Mary (04/15/2011) 11
Need Outlook Help!My boss wants me to schedule appointments for her by sending her a request that ... by Cindy McIntyre (09/23/2010) 17
Job duties of Design Firm AAsHi, I would like to try working for an architectural or other type of design ... by Anonymous (07/14/2010) 5
Pittsburgh AreaIs anyone interested in putting together a local group of AEAP members? There a... by Diane Salava (06/17/2010) 4
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