Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Here are some examples he gave us of what may constitute harassment: physical acts or gestures, taunting or bullying, verbal abuse or racial comments/references, derogatory comments or jokes, sexual material (even material sent by email) or inappropriate behaviour used to control or influence.

Assertiveness 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2018

For example, if the date has been chosen I would file it like this: 2018-10-25 OTC Board of Directors meeting If I don't know the date yet I would file it like this: DRAFT OTC Audit Committee meeting And if I am not the organizer I would file it like this: DRAFT OTC Audit Committee meeting LINDA BROWN ORG This system keeps me straight.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2016

However you are showing leadership in your role as EA, lead by example. He saw the value of the administrative staff and helped me to see it in a new way too. It helped that he was the CEO, but he expected me to be a leader too. If you are a professional in your position, the others will look up to you and want to learn from you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2013

We do this by putting a hold on the date and time with a brief note with what the meeting is about, for example ''HOLD Strategy mtg w/DCEO''. Since we both book meetings for him, it is important if we have proposed dates for a meeting that we secure them in his calendar so one of us doesn''t use it for another meeting.

Calendars 100

Calendars Management 2013 AT&T 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2011

For example, our senior leadership team review financial statements each month at the first meeting after the 10th business day, and each year they need to set the annual budget in February to bring to our Board of Directors. The Look-Forward Agenda is very helpful for this. Small items, but still things we need to remember to look at.

2011 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2012

For example, ABC Company made an offer to your organization and after much discussion, some heated, with some people for and others very much against, the group came to a consensus that it just wasn't a good fit for the company and they made a decision to decline it.

2012 100

2012 Agenda Confidence Goals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 7, 2007

Aside from the fact that this mailing was in very poor taste, this definitely was an example of someone not keeping accurate contact information. I read on, “Would I be able to offer my assistance to you at this time in the choosing of a memorial stone?” Now think about at your office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 30, 2013

You should always try to give real examples in an interview. I go through this each morning to see if there is any follow up I need to do. I also do this with my emails and have a TO-DO folder where I put anything I need to follow up on and go through that each day. They will then have confidence that you are able to to the job.

Confidence 100

Confidence Travel Interviewing Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 3, 2007

They also suggested using action words when describing what you do, for example utilizing, preparing and maintaining. Here is an example, but please remember these are only suggestions: R E S U M E [Your Co-ordinates (Name, Address etc.)] For example I was applying for a job in the legal environment so wanted to highlight that].

Resume 100

Resume 2004 Legal Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

For example if you are having an internal training session and have a choice of times to attend, you can send an email with the details of the sessions with the choices. For example the voting buttons could be Monday 9 a.m./Monday Monday 3 p.m. The recipient just has to click on the appropriate voting button to respond.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook IAAP International Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2008

For example, here are a few I have created. I am always looking for shortcuts and I found a neat way to speed up my typing using AutoCorrect. If I type sbc and press the spacebar (or press enter) it automatically types SENT BY COURIER.

2007 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 24, 2007

For example: In my "Secretarial Manual" folder, I have created a contact card called "Travel Arrangements". For example you will probably want travel arrangements to be filed as Travel Arrangements, not as Arrangements, Travel. To create a subfolder in Contacts: Right click on Contacts and pick New Folder.

Filing 100

Filing Travel Phones Learning 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 27, 2007

For example, I never like to split a name up in a letter i.e. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. A quick way to keep words together in a Word document is to use the Shortcut Keys. Instead of pressing the Spacebar after ‘Mrs.’, press Shift Ctrl Spacebar and then type Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will now stay together.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Here is an example of a resume. For example I was applying for a job in the legal environment so wanted to highlight that experience.] For example: Secretarial experience in offices including [names of different companies you worked for]. And let’s face it, we want them to read it. Feel free to use it.

Resume 100

Resume 2004 Legal Medical 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 9, 2007

For example in this heading it would be: How to use Initial Caps in a Heading But there are exceptions. This is what I was taught if you are using initial caps (or first-letter caps) in your heading: If the word is three letters and under, use lower case: Four letters and up, use first-letter caps.

UPS 100

UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

A few examples of this are: A lawyer writing to a potential client writes that he has expensive experience, instead of extensive experience. It has been my experience that using Spell Check never replaces proofreading a document. I have proofed documents where the person has relied only on Spell Check and the outcome has been comical.

Expenses 100

Expenses 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 18, 2008

Think about those things and come up with your own answer to this question and your own examples. If you are already an assistant I am sure you have had to handle stressful situations. How have you handled them? Do you remain calm? Are you organized?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 3, 2007

For example - Robb, P. I was taught that when you file the general rule is nothing comes before something. comes before Robb, Patricia. But my teacher in highschool always used to say, "When in doubt, look in the phone book". The phone book is filed alphabetically and you can always use that as a reference.

Filing 100

Filing PDF 2007 Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2007

As in my friend's example, it could be very embarrassing to your organization. When they went to get it from the hallway the trays had been picked clean. Just because there is food on a tray doesn't mean it is meant for you. Always ask before helping yourself.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2008

Some examples could be drumming fingers on the desk, twirling hair, clicking a pen while talking, or sighing heavily when thinking or problem solving. I’m sure we have all seen quirks at the office. We all love the person who absently makes necklaces out of paperclips and then when one is pulled out you have a whole string of them.

Doodle 100

Doodle Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 3, 2007

A few examples of this are: A lawyer writing to a potential client writes that he has expensive experience, instead of extensive experience. It has been my experience that using Spell Check never replaces proofreading a document. I have proofed documents where the person has relied only on Spell Check and the outcome has been comical.

Expenses 100

Expenses 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

For example February 1 and February 4, you will then see February 1-4 at a glance. If you are checking consecutive dates all in one week.hold down the Shift key and click on the first date and while still holding down the Shift key, click on the last date. Submitted by Lynn, Administrative Assistant.

Calendars 100

Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

For example, if I type sbc and press the spacebar (or press enter) it automatically types SENT BY COURIER. Updated this article on April 29, 2008 [link] I am always looking for shortcuts and I found a neat way to speed up my typing using AutoCorrect.

2008 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 24, 2008

A friend gave me a few examples of clues she was given that could have given her a heads up. I filed it in the back of my mind, but I wasn't surprised when he told me he was leaving the company. His body language had given me a clue. The next time you get little hints from your boss's body language, pay attention.

Filing 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 4, 2007

For example: In the sentence, " We went to the store", the correct use would be "Brenda and I went to the store." I once worked in an office with a former grade-school grammar teacher, and she taught me an easy way to remember when to use I or me in a sentence. In the sentence, "Do you want to go to the store with us?"

2007 100

2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 21, 2008

Where do you see yourself in five years, that's a good question Or how do you handle a difficult co-worker or a stressful situation When asked what your skills are, how do you remember them all Taking the time to write acronyms could help you with your recall R-O-D, for Reliable, Organized, and Dedicated, is an example for you Whatever helps you to (..)

Interviewing 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 9, 2007

Here are some examples of what can go wrong: Eye strain, shoulder and neck problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, back problems and the list can go on. I have been an Administrative Assistant for almost 30 years and therefore I have experienced some of the downside of our profession from a health and safety perspective.

Health 100

Health Ergonomics 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 9, 2008

I found a good example of that on this blog. Does it matter if you ignore instructions when applying for a job? This person was looking for an administrative assistant and asked for resumes to be faxed to her, but people e-mailed them instead.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Fax Resume Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

For example, "You have reached the voicemail of Patricia Robb, Assistant to [insert your professional's name]". You could also open a folder in Outlook for Telephone Messages if that would be useful to refer back to. Voicemail Tips: Remember to put an Out-of-Office voicemail message on your telephone when you will not be in the office.

Holidays 100

Holidays Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 25, 2008

A good boss will lead by example and then it won't seem so hard to accept the authority that has been given to them. I was recently discussing what being a supervisor meant and someone told me it was being a team leader and a mentor, which I thought described the role well. who has the authority? who do you report to?

Mentoring 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck.

2007 100

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2008

For example if they are discussing staff or executive salaries they will ask staff to leave. For example, do not use “she felt”, but rather write, “the committee member agreed”. If the Chair says this is not for the minutes you need to take your hands off the keyboard so the meeting participants know it is not being recorded.

Agenda 100

Agenda Keyboards Salary Forms 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 28, 2008

For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. You may need to reply to e-mails on your boss’s behalf to let the person know that someone is looking into it and will get back to them. Speak to your IT Department. Read the e-mail thoroughly for any items that need attention and action and bring those to your boss's attention.

Management 100

Management Calendars Filing Confidence 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

For example, I was reading through letters that we were sending to a variety of people. Documents: Reading through the document is a necessary step after you have done a spell check. Sometimes you need to read through it looking for one thing and then read through it again looking for another.

Email 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 4, 2012

For example, if you are the first person people meet, then you have to train yourself to stop, smile and focus on the person you are greeting. I think as A game admins we are very focussed on our work. We are good at what we do and any interruption can be seen as intrusive.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Phones Calendars Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 2, 2010

For example if he is travelling to Vienna I will start a meeting request for each part of the journey and categorize it as Red. My current boss travels a lot so I put his travel schedule in the calendar as well. I categorize it in a different colour so it stands out from the rest of his meetings.

Calendars 100

Calendars Holidays Agenda Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Another interesting article is Stress: As Common and Contagious as a Cold which offers some real life examples of different things people do during their off times to help relieve the stress of their busy careers. There is an article on Organizational Churn, which is an article about going through changes in your organization.

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