Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Job Skills/Group Discussion

Today's Class Topics:
  • We discussed how to use our skills to apply for a potential job
  • We broke up into groups and discussed 20 things we found important in section 2
New Things I learned Today:
  • To set your keyboard correctly, you need place it directly in front of the monitor with the keys H and G  centered to the monitor.
  • Macintosh can run Microsoft Windows but they feature their own operating system which is OS X
  • There is a lot of details involved in setting up a web conference
  • Keeping your computer system secure from viruses is very important for your business
Office Management Tip of the Day:
  • Having the proper ergonomic office equipment makes working in an office more comfortable
Time Management Tip of the Day:
  • Getting a paper shredder company to shred papers can save your company money and time!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

OEP Class Discussion

Today's Class Topics:
  • We discussed Section 1 of our book. I shared with the class what I found useful in this Section.
New Things I Learned Today:
  • Time management if very important in a work environment.
  • The phrases "Teamwork" and "Customer Service" are used to much in a interview setting.
  • Before going on an interview it is important to be prepared and look professional.
  • Be very careful what you put on social websites.
Office Management Tip of the Day:
  • Time management and to do lists are very beneficial in making your work day be a success.
Time Management Tip of the Day:
  • When you get in the office have your desk prepared.  When your shift is over have your supplies and area ready for the next day.

Friday, May 11, 2012

What I Learned This Week In Class

Today's Class Topic:
  • EFax
  • Final Project
  • Ergonomics
New Things I Learned Today:
  • I learned about EFax vs. Traditional Faxing
  • I learned that EFaxing has many benifits
  • I leaned from the reports that the customer service with EFax is not great
  • I learned that ergonomics is very important in office work
Office Management Tip of the Day:
  • Having flashlights in the office is very important if the lights go out
Time Management Tip of the Day:
  • Don't bog yourself down by looking at "junk" mail.  Open email that you know is important to your work day.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Office Equipment & Procedures: Introduction

  • My name is Laurie Holley and I attend South Florida Community College.
  • I am enrolled in the medical administrative specialist program.
  • I started my program in January 2012 and plan to be done with the program in January 2013.
  • I am taking the OEP course to gain knowledge in office procedures.
  • I do not have any experience in working in an office.  My goal is to use the information from this class when I do get a job in an office.