Get A Job With A Thank You Letter
Professional Assistant Blog
MARCH 28, 2008
We both had similar skills, education, etc. The only thing that helped me get the job was sending the Thank You letter.
Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. My all-time favourite however is colleague. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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We live in an Acronym Happy World.
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Monty Python Officeland
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 29, 2009
With references like these how can I lose? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie.
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Just a secretary.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2009
There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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We don't know what we don't know
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 1, 2010
I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 28, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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100 Getting your foot in the door.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.
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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 9, 2010
Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks Carol. That is a good site too. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 1, 2009
I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Are you worried about job security?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 12, 2008
If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.
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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. That's a great point, Patricia. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Go with your gut feeling!
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 31, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 22, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Admin Buddies
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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We did it Canada!
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Dealing in real time.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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When your voicemail goes awry.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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I gave at the office
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 23, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 11, 2009
Her office encouraged her when they saw her knack for numbers and she pursued further education and is now a junior accountant. Very educative!! My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. very informative entry! I just love your article!!
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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 31, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
AUGUST 22, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 12, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Taking stock
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 27, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Colour Coding Works.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 23, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Playing nice in the sandbox
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 4, 2010
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Whose meeting is it anyway?
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 16, 2010
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 1, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 21, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 13, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 19, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 1, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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Do you like what you do?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.
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