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Preparing Your Resume

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was in a union environment and I was at the bottom of the years-of-service ladder as I had only been there a year. One of the things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. I hope this will help you to write your resume if you are looking for a job or if you just need to update your old resume.

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

© 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! I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Successful Resumés

Laughing all the Way to Work

One of the many things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. In resume writing they suggested that any experience over 10 years was too old to put on your resume. For example I was applying for a job in the legal environment so wanted to highlight that]. accessed August 3, 2007).

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

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And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest. Industry knowledge.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Thanks Patty.

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I look like that!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Other than the extra work I need to do at the gym to tone up and trim down, I saw some good qualities as well and it was helpful to see myself present. Thanks Anonymous for sharing.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?