Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Being a professional administrative assistant requires an astonishing and varied range of skills involving interpersonal communication, written presentations, and organizational ability. Between coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, and running the phone lines, administrative professionals are involved in nearly every aspect of the office.
Written in a down-to-earth style, Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook provides readers with information on subjects including record keeping, telephone usage, office machines, mail, business letters, and computer software skills. Now in its second edition, the book has been completely revised with over 10 new chapters covering topics such as Internet security, netiquette, office ergonomics, and mobile and wireless devices, as well as an enhanced grammar and language section.
Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, this is the book every administrative professional should own."
About the Author
James Stroman (Dallas, TX) has worked as an executive assistant to an army general, a governor, and the owner of an NFL football team. Kevin Wilson (Atlanta, GA) is vice president of Videologies, Inc., a company that specializes in training administrative professionals in Fortune 500 companies. Jennifer Wauson (Atlanta, GA) is president of Videologies, Inc.
Table of Contents
"Section One: General Procedures
1. Overview for the New Administrative Assistant
2. Daily Routine
3. Telephone Usage
4. Mail Services and Shipping
5. Travel Arrangement
6. Meetings
7. Keeping Accurate Records
Section Two: Office Equipment and Computers
8. Office Machines
9. Telecommunications Equipment
10. Computer Hardware
11. Computer Software
12. Database Management
13. Computer Networking
14. E-mail
15. Using the Internet
16. Spreadsheet Software
17. Data Security
18. Keyboarding Skills
19. Word Processing
20. Desktop Publishing
21. Multimedia and Presentation Software
22. Office Ergonomics
23. Glossary of Computer Terms
Section Three: Business Documents
24. The Business Letter
25. Other Written Communications
26. Forms of Address
27. Legal Documents and Terms
Section Four: Language Usage
28. Grammar
29. Language Usage and Style
30. Common English Usage Problems
31. Spelling
32. Pronunciation
33. Punctuation
34. Numerals
35. Bookeeping and Accounting
36. Business Taxes
37. Banking
38. Special Business and Financial Information for the Small Business Administrative Assistant
39. Weights and Measures
40. Your Future"