Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

I see more and more people following my blog or Twitter each week! To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). This may mean interviewing before work, during lunch, after work, or on the weekends. Happy Friday, everyone! And welcome to new readers!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Along with our multiple work passwords, we have a password for our home computer, and if we sign up for Facebook, Twitter or any other website, we have another password to remember. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. Works so far!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Be one step ahead of your boss.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 9, 2010 Should You Feel Sorry for Your Boss? Karen, The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter for questions, comments or violent reactions) September 10, 2010 11:36 AM Anita said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

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. CONFUSCIUS SAID, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.&#

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the open file or document and Ctrl + End moves the cursor to the end of the open file or document, but if you are in the middle of a document and want to select everything from there down, press Ctrl + Shift + End or if you want to select everything from there up, press Ctrl + Shift + Home.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. You will be the one they go to if they want something.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Thats great! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Try it, you may like it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Otherwise, I never remember to check it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked. I always set reminders on my tasks. Word Tab within a table cell without going to the next cell. If you press Ctrl. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Going through some major organizing and filing here at our office and this is another 'a propos' topic that hits home. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. THanks for sharing!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

That is why I suggest when you go to an interview you should ask questions and find out exactly what “providing administrative support&# means. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

This article is extremely well written, and I have already printed a hardcopy, which I am going to add to my file. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I love the way you relate the potholes, road blocks, etc. to hurdles/obstructions at work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I put a sticky note on it, or write, the day I will need it, i.e. bf Dec. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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