The Complete Handbook: For New Administrative Assistants - Paperback

by Helen Fletschinger (Author)

This book is for all those who are looking for an interesting and challenging career in a field with lots of openings and available positions. People who work as Administrative Assistant to provide support, pick up the slack, fill in the gaps, ensure that the office runs smoothly, the managers have everything they need to do their jobs well and, ultimately, help the department and company to succeed. This position is rarely boring, frequently challenging, sometimes creative and always worthwhile.In this book the author covers a wide variety of topics including: the skills needed to get the job to earning the promotion along with tips on dealing with "difficult" managers and the "unwritten rules" of office life including office romance.

Author Biography

Helen Fletschinger returned to the job force when the youngest of her four daughters started school. She has worked for a variety of companies including a large healthcare system where she has worked in several departments. Helen started out as a secretary, moved up to Administrative Assistant and then Executive Assistant to an Assistant Vice President. She has also earned her Bachelor Degree in Business with a concentration in Information Systems from Empire State College. She is currently working full time, assisting other authors to edit and publish their books and, in between, enjoying her two lovely granddaughters. The author's upcoming books will focus on specific areas of Microsoft Office such as tables and mail merges.