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Washington State Executive Assistants Group |
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Executive and General Correspondence Guidelines As of August 2010, these guidelines take the place of prior versions of the Executive Correspondence Guidelines and Washington State Correspondence Guidelines. |
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Links |
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Below are some valuable links that will be useful to you in your daily work. Let us know if you would like to add one of your favorite links! |
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Washington State Per Diem Color Map Links related to Washington State travel. |
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Per Diem Rates (All States & Foreign) Brings you to the federal government per diem rates. |
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This link will take you to maps, mileage, road conditions and ferry schedules. |
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Policies and procedures for the minimum requirements that state agencies must meet. |
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State Agency Publication Guide A resource for producing state publications. |
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A one page state organizational structure document. |
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Interagency Committee on State Employed Women ICSEW has representatives from state agencies and institutions of higher education. Representatives are nominated by agency directors and/or heads of colleges and universities, and are appointed by the Governor. |
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This guide will assist you in preparing for interviewing new employees, laws, salary surveys, etc. |
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An inspiring website encourages to be strong in mind, body, and spirit. |
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Inspiring website with daily messages. |
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Last Updated: Web Designer—Mary Anderson |
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Washington State Legislative Assistants House and Senate Legislative Assistants |
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WEBSITE CONTACTS If you have questions, comments, or information you would like to see posted on this website, please email desiree Carson or Mary Anderson. |
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Professional Development |
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This is the Washington State on-line government telephone directory, which includes listings for state agencies, educational institutions, and many local government organizations. |
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The Washington State Employment Security Department has contracted with Microsoft to offer more than 1,000 different online courses. From first-timer to expert user, you have the opportunity to go as far as you want. |
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Skill Building—Presentations and Information from EAG Members |
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Skill Building Tip: Pivot Table Basics This presentation covers the basics of using pivot tables and charts to summarize data in programs such as Microsoft Excel. Great video links provided. |
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Skill Building Tip PowerPoint Presentation Template This template is available for EAG members who would like to use it in their individual or group “Skill Building Tip” presentation for the group. |
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Social Media Frequently Asked Questions A handout prepared to answer questions regarding state agency use of Social Media. |
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Social Media Legal & Policy Resources This document provides links to resources on Social Media. |
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Skill Building Tip: Creating Hyperlinks This presentation will explain how to create hyperlinks in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat (Version 7). |
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Skill Building Tip: Microsoft Quick Guides Access to step by step direction on an array of tasks in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, the Internet & Windows. |
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The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the U.S. improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. |
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Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor |
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Helps career changers find new occupations to explore. Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job, learn more about these suggested matches, locate local training programs, and apply for jobs. |
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U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Women in the workforce are vital to the nation’s economic security. The Women’s Bureau develops policies and standards and conducts inquiries to safeguard the interests of working women; to advocate for their equality and economic security for themselves and their families; and to promote quality work environments. |
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Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration |
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White House Council on Women and Girls The purpose of the Council is to ensure that each of the agencies in which they’re charged takes into account the needs of women and girls in the policies they draft, the programs they create, and the legislation they support. |
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Skill Building Tip: Doodle - Easy scheduling This presentation will explain how to create electronic polls that can be sent to both internal and external meeting attendees. Find out what days, times, and even locations works best for your meeting attendees! |
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Skill Building Tip: Public Disclosure This presentation overviews the Public Disclosure Act of 1972 (RCW 42.17). The law helps ensure open government by guaranteeing the public’s right to request and receive information generated by public officials. |
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Position Descriptions, Resumes, and Interview Tools NEW! |
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Below are some valuable links that will be useful to you when updating your position description, resume, or preparing for an interview. |
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Sample Large Agency Executive Assistant Position Description This is the Washington General Service Position Description form with language added to reflect a large agency EA. Use this as your base, and modify it to reflect your agency’s position description. |
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This packet includes information on interviews. What to do, what not to do, what questions you can ask the interviewer and how to answer those tough questions. |
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A collection of resume examples in Microsoft Word format for ease of use. |
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Principal Roles and Responsibilities This is a compilation of roles and responsibilities EAG members pulled together at the 2007 Spring Conference with the assistance of the former Department of Personnel. |
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Sample Small Agency Executive Assistant Position Description This is the Washington General Service Position Description form with language added to reflect a small agency EA. Use this as your base, and modify it to reflect your agency’s position description. |
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This is a collection of news clippings appropriate in reviewing when preparing for a job search. Includes articles on verbiage, negotiating pay, social media, and what hiring managers are looking for in today’s economy. |
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This packet was presented as supplemental information at the October 2011 meeting. It includes tips on cover letters, transferable skill sets, and modern resumes checklist. |
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Working for Washington—Look for Jobs Working for Washington State is Work That Matters. Whether it’s helping a vulnerable child, making highways safer, or restoring salmon habitat, the work that we do matters to the people of Washington State. |