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Experience vs. a university degree part two

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Obtaining funds from work to complete training in the current environment is difficult. Yes, Outlook Training and Training in Supporting a University Committee. To be effective in any position you need to be on the forefront of technology and systems use so I have attended many training courses for software and technology.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Administrative Assistants have a list of things they specialize in including business writing, proofreading, minute taking, meeting planning, travel agent, desktop publishing, editing, public relations and client liaison to name a few.

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? Manage: Work with supervisors to improve accounting and scheduling software by keeping it current. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had to open a different software program and needed yet another password for that. Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we?

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , customizing your dictionary , errors , misspelled words , professional assistant Reactions: 1 comments: Jodith said.

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me. cc = courtesy copy; bcc = blind courtesy copy]. I hope you find it helpful.