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MARCH 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position. Did you attend a few recently? Great post Richard.

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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. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it.

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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?! No position is perfect, no matter what they tell you during the interview. It will never be sold.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" We joke about it, but it is distracting. Oh where or where is my password?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names? What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Why do we not use their full name? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

How true that is! INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Here are some ways I have found to enjoy what I do: 1. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. From the young cadet who waited while I got my subway pass and directed me to the downtown core, to the man who recommended the High Museum and Atlanta Aquarium and gave me directions on how to get there. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 15, 2010

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

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MARCH 20, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 23, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I also worked by myself for many years and wondered if I would know how to share. So how did I handle it the second time around? Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Hire smart!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 10, 2009

She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. When I was a teenager, I had some good advice from someone I used to babysit for. She advised that I should stay at least one year in any job I was in. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JULY 9, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 1, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 4, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 16, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 9, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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