Your boss just called and she's gotten lost on the way to her five o'clock meeting!... You've got a PowerPoint presentation to finish in less than an hour!... You need to determine overnight shipping costs to London!… This is the life of an executive assistant. Do you panic? Not at all. All the expertise you need is just a click away. From Placement Now, here’s a trusty web help desk that can help you solve any number of administrative problems…

Google Maps
The fastest way to get driving directions or map a location.

LinkedIn
A networking tool that will help you stay on top of all your business contacts… or look up a contact at another company.

CEO Express
Links to recent stories on hundreds of news channels, newspapers, and business magazines, including current statistics and search capabilities.

I Want Sandy
Even administrators can use some help sometimes… I Want Sandy is a “free, personal email assistant” that helps you stay organized and on top of daily tasks. Totally customizable.

Slim Timer
Slim Timer helps you manage tasks, time your work, create timesheets, and run reports on your productivity.

Expedia
Airline tickets, car rental, and hotel bookings.

Microsoft Office Online: Help and How-to Homepage
Help from the creators of the Office suite, clip art, templates, and chat with other users.

Dictionary.com
Most office software will automatically check your spelling; however, if you are sending out an email or using a graphic program, you can double check your spelling at Dictionary.com

Chicago Manual of Style
You need to buy a subscription to access this tome of grammar and style.

International Association of Administrative Professionals
For professional development, it’s a one-stop shop of resources, including professional certification and local groups.

De.lico.us
You’ve definitely got your own list of helpful websites. Keep them all organized and easily accessible with Delicious, a bookmarking tool that also lets you share links with like-minded people.