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« on: February 20, 2006, 09:55:50 am » |
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What skill and/or software are you best at?
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2006, 10:04:04 am » |
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I have to say the Office suite - I help colleagues in the office with problems on a daily basis. Also nice you can say you are Microsoft certified, even if not in a technical field.
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raindance
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2006, 11:56:35 am » |
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May I have three please? My best skills are in analysing, organizing and negotiating.
A good part of my job concerns analysing complex complaints cases (there's a nice dose of alliteration for a Monday morning!). Working out what people DON'T tell you is not always easy, but I've learned fast. The organisational part of my work sort of goes without saying - there is no way that my office and Bossie's office would function without a streamlined, can-do, and responsive approach. The negotiating part of my work is a voluntary thing on behalf of my colleagues, but it's an important part.
Raindance
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gee4
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2006, 11:59:23 am » |
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It's funny Rain because the skills you mention are not only part of my daily job but they come naturally in my personal life too. For me I consider those a given but def part of being a great PA!
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queenbean
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2006, 03:43:12 pm » |
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I've just developed a new skill this week - typing (and everything else) with one hand. I had a bit of an accident last week and broke a bone in my elbow. Nothing too serious but arm's in a sling for at least two weeks and it's driving me nuts already!!
Once things are back to normal, though, I'd say I'm best at managing special projects (oh yes, and mind reading of course!).
QB
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raindance
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2006, 04:03:19 pm » |
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I'm not sure I know what you mean, Gee. There are a number of skills that one might consider were a "given", including technical skills; the editor asked a question and I gave my response.
LOL, Queenbean. I loved your bit about typing with one hand. I hope you recover soon.
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misslynn
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2006, 04:33:50 pm » |
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I guess mine would have to be anticipating the need. I love when my boss asks me to do something and I can say, "It's already done." Or when I take care of something ahead of time where he doesn't even realize it had to be done. I'm good on computers, can type fast (I don't know about one-handed though!) and am definitely organized, but my top skill is knowing what my boss needs before he knows he needs it.
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countrigal
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2006, 03:36:34 pm » |
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While I'm good with all of the Microsoft Office Suite package, and also provide assistance to all my co-workers when called upon, I'd have to say my top skill would be Access Database Development and maintenance. In my 4 years here, I've developed some 4+ databases for use around this facility, to include my own extensive database that has been shared and picked up by facilities across the nation now. I am also the resident "expert", and am currently trying to figure out how they are going to continue to survive and maintain these databases after I leave. I may have to get an IT person over here so I can do a mini-mind-dump and try to pass along at least the basics on these databases.
My next best skill would be my people-skills. In my position I am responsible for putting together teams to review processes and complaints, and these are not positions folks generally desire to be on. I can normally get someone to actually volunteer to be on the team, or at the minimum feel that it is an honor to be on the team, which goes a long way towards helping the team run smoothly.
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tiffanyctd
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2006, 04:59:24 pm » |
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Well, I thought I would say that my organizational Microsoft skills are what I'm best at, but I'm going to have to say being able to anticipate needs.
My boss and team started calling me Radar shortly after I started working here. Once I understood why, I realized it was one of the nicest compliments I've ever gotten (Bossie named me Radar after the character in MASH that always had things done before the Colonel realized he needed them done).
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tiffanyctd
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2006, 05:01:52 pm » |
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BTW, QB, I hope your arm heals quickly!
Tif
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msmarieh
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2006, 05:38:19 pm » |
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I have too many to enumerate, though I am sure modesty tops the list. LOL...
I would say my ability to organize and my computer skills are two of my best. A skill I know has been appreciated at most of my companies is the ability to break down technical computer terms and functions into easy to understand language for teaching my co-workers how to do things.
Marie
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