Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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C-Suite Assistants

DECEMBER 20, 2020

COVID-19 changed the business environment as much as any other aspect of everyday life. Honing Your Executive Assistant Skills In a Changing Business Environment. Showing Executive Assistant Skills On Your Resume. So, how do you separate yourself from others on your resume? Which Executive Skills Mean the Most?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Because of such an encouraging environment and well-planned networking activities, we now have the ability to implement what we learned by staying connected with those new friends and sharing even more conversations about our lives and workplace celebratory and challenging moments. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 29, 2013

It includes responses from 427 employees 18 years of age and older who work in an office environment. Workers also were asked, " How likely is it that you would conduct job-search activities -- such as searching for jobs online, exchanging emails with or taking calls from recruiters, and submitting job applications -- while at work?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding.

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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 14, 2014

Less paper = thousands of saved sheets, either printed by candidates sending their resume or printed by staff in the office. Reduce recruitment travel by using all means of online collaboration such as the ever-wonderful Skype, Google + hangouts, audio/video interviews of other types, online tests, emails and so on.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All this is to say, responsibilities and the environment of the job may differ from employer to employer. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today! Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city. appeared first on C Suite Assistants.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

So here is my list: * Resilience is critical in today’s busy office environment and constant change. Then I would focus on the daily processes and get in agreement as to how you both will handle them such as daily huddles, travel, meetings, follow-up, and email. Every day, I am a student.

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All Things Admin

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. But my business changed.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! You end up in a new environment, learning new skills and meeting new people. I HATE SPAM!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2019

Ever since college internships and being a working professional, every single environment I had been in, was enveloped by so many buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, and secret sessions of due diligence. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Again, the benefits will reflect positively on your performance review, resume, and add to your knowledge of skills. The workplace can become a stressful environment if you do not have positive relationships with the people who you spend a lot of time with – co-workers.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Can you fit in a creative, free flowing environment or a structured corporate environment? Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. The longer specific answer is below.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Much of what I write, you may already know. So, let’s begin.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Here are five ways to create a positive working environment for the new manager. Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Provide Your Boss with a Bio More than likely you will be given background information on your new supervisor, so why not return the favor.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 19, 2013

Be computer savvy in the basic sense: You need to know your way around a computer environment very comfortably – no specific software requirements but a fast typing speed and the confidence that no new software will massively daunt you (given a chance to play with it) is crucial. Compensation to be determined by your skill set.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. ▼ March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 19, 2013

4) Have them do the job You are looking for the person that has done the job already in a similar environment, not one that looks good on paper or interviews well. Again, you are looking for the person that has done the job already in a similar environment, is happy/eager, and in the right place in their career trajectory to do it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

It used to be the secretary did everything for the boss, now the executives do a lot of their own administrative work, such as email management, so a background as an admin assistant can certainly help. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. So much is expected of executives these days.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you’re not terrified of a more traditional teaching environment, there’s also the option of working for colleges and universities as a part time instructor. Once you’ve delivered a few successful lessons, add your teaching credentials to your resume and About page. Of course, you can teach writing courses, as I do. Have a book?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

Images of remote islands with fruity drinks and no emails might spring to mind. For many, though, having a side gig bolsters their resume rather than detracting from it. Consider sitting down with your supervisor to discuss ways to eliminate needless meetings, reduce time-sucking email threads and increase time for creative thought.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ▼ April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. People are busy and certainly understand schedule changes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

In my industry, this seems like an exception to the rule, although good business sense dictates this is how supervisors and colleagues should be for the best work environment and professional relationships. Even more surprising are the people who on their own accord offer to pass on my resume to others and to help me out.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. link] We dont typically call ourselves secretaries anymore, but they do still exist.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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