Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?

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MARCH 25, 2020

To stay connected to your administrative peers and continue your education, host a book club. You can find several industry-specific books on our website. I would like to suggest a great book for females that I wrote called Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life. Update your professional portfolio.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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JUNE 8, 2022

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! These five simple steps can help. Certifications.

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JUNE 22, 2023

3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Craft a compelling resume , update your LinkedIn profile, and create a professional portfolio that showcases your accomplishments. I recommend a Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy ® which includes print, digital, and social versions of your portfolio. (If If you need help creating yours, check out my latest book.)

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JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. Trello is more than a place to organize lists. Free to get started.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Your professional portfolio may be print, social, or digital. My latest book, Prove Your Skills! With a Powerful Professional Portfolio , will teach you the importance of each one and show you how to create each version step-by-step. Photos or graphics to represent events, projects, organizing systems, etc. Cover letters.

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MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. It proves your value to your executive and organization. Administrative Performance Excellence. Administrative Professionals – Houston Founder.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

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JUNE 13, 2023

Before you start applying for new positions, make sure your portfolio is up to date with your current resume, work samples, certifications, etc. If you need help creating your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy, my latest book, Prove Your Skills!

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AUGUST 16, 2023

The Innovative Admin is an administrative professional who introduces, creates, or applies new or renewed ideas or methods of doing things to the office environment. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

I started my blog A Great Day’s Work to share resources with administrative professionals in an effort to help them be successful in their career and inspire them to lead in the workplace. Is there a professional association you would recommend administrative professionals join? What is your favorite book?

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APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. Imagine how much your life will change if you are reading 19 life, business and personal development books a year. You should be able to answer these 2 questions: A company would hire you (or promote you) over another event professional because? It’s no secret the world has changed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get this months book choice, Messages by Drs. Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Is the boardroom booked? Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. I organize my desk so everything is within easy reach and makes sense to the way I like to work. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. To prepare this, think in detail about how you can really contribute to the organization.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

.’ In order to maintain workplace mental health(yes, workplace mental health- home mental health is a totally different subject) Some ways to maintain workplace mental health are: take breaks, meditate, and get organized in order to stay productive. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

I find the best way for me to keep my Inbox organized is to immediately deal with the e-mail when it arrives. About Me Ottawa, Canada View my complete profile Click on the image to order my book Laughing All The Way to Work from Amazon All royalties go to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation What some people are saying about the book.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Would you take a job just to get your foot in the door of an organization you really wanted to work for, even if it was a position that you didnt want to make a career out of? You should stay in the position for long enough to make what youve learned stick to be fair to yourself and the organization who hired you. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. There are a lot of good organizing tricks out there and whenever I find one that works, I pounce on it and it becomes something I cant work without. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized. Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED! An assistant’s job is to organize the boss and in order to do that we must be organized ourselves.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Manage: Consider these points as you organize your workload. It reduces confusion by improving organization and leaves your work space clean. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Put the least important one on the bottom and the most urgent on top. Check: Are you prioritizing tasks correctly?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

The Stevie® Awards is a prestigious award honouring the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. The fact that they have a category for Support Staffer of the Year is recognition of the important role support staff play in any organization. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrative professionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Do you need to book it or were you provided with location. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Enter it in calendar.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

I was eager to open my brand new book bag and get my pencil and write the first words in my new scribbler. Is everything organized and in the proper place so when you need it you can just grab it? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. School will be back in full swing soon. Is it neat and tidy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The argument could be said that the role of the assistant is to assist and keep your boss organized so we shouldnt complain when we have to do it. I have found the best way to cope is to keep yourself organized. Keep an organized filing system and file list. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Check out some of the sites and organizations and see which you would find to be most useful. I understand! Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. very informative entry! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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