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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. Good team play can be contagious.

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. I like working with someone who has initiative, wants to do a good job and is keen to contribute to the team, but is there a time when initiative is not a good thing? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear.

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Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. If someone scans your computer or network for that word, they'll find your file right off.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 23, 1 p.m. (New