Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

  Occasionally, I'll interview industry experts and ask them about their product or program launches.    Before I get into the interview, let me tell you a little about this amazing woman.  I also interviewed my clients, sent out sample copy to various test groups to see if black women would buy from me.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

What questions should I ask an interviewer when applying for an Executive Assistant position? However, sometimes during an interview, the interviewer answers all of my questions during the conversation without me even asking. The easy way to answer this question is to have you Google interview questions online.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. Granted, I understand that many managers are busy and it’s faster for them to do certain projects. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. Progressive work experience is always a smart goal.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.

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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. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I’ve been able to plan and complete a project successfully. How true that is! Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. There are different styles of to-do lists and you can use the one that suits your work style and the type of project you are doing, but the main thing is to have one. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. I find we are often very critical of ourselves and it often impacts how we behave or project ourselves. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Reactions: 5comments: Anonymoussaid.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As he's been interviewing everyone would ask him the same questions. 3) As I'm interviewing around town, I've noticed a lot of roles require expert-level usage of software programs that me or my supervisors never had to use - Quickbooks, Powerpoint, and Excel or bookkeeping, accounting, and sales-related skills.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? My Story is pretty much like the story above - "Just a Secretary". Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Sometimes we just need someone to be our sounding board and an outsider to the situation can often see things more clearly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here is my list of what I think you can do to make yourself indispensable and create your own job security: Be available. Be noticed. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I do however use my Tasks and Reminders in Outlook throughout the day for my own deadlines and projects, but for organizing someone else, this system beats even that for simplicity and it just plain works! Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Hi Patricia: What an encouraging message this is. We all face hurdles in our jobs, but often see them as roadblocks.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

I have a 60 slide PowerPoint presentation to “juice” by adding three dimensional effects, color images, and catchy transitions. There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. Many days I need to hear that message over and over!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

I have a 60 slide PowerPoint presentation to “juice” by adding three dimensional effects, color images, and catchy transitions. There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. Many days I need to hear that message over and over!

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