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MARCH 9, 2010

What lessons can we learn? They have created a company that puts the specific needs of their customers first. I was especially intrigued by what the article refers to it as their Secret Sauce.

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MAY 21, 2009

Learn to introduce yourself to your professors, to your adviser and to the kid who lives next door. Take a class your freshman year and then practice what youve learned for the rest of your college career. College is your time to learn, to solve some of lifes mysteries and to get your moneys worth. Stick out your hand.

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MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. TL [link] May 4, 2009 9:45 AM Anita said.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

“They are looking to learn how to make or purchase things made especially for them,&# she said. Best, Glenn Friesen Customer Service Training with Impact Learning Systems Deborah Chaddock Brown said, Holy cow, Glenn, that is some comprehensive article you linked to. Looking forward to more great content!

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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. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Great post Richard.

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MAY 26, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Book: Brain Science Shows Current Management Techniques Do More Harm Than Good I cant begin to count the number of "management gurus" Ive interviewed over the years.

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MAY 29, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Friday, May 29, 2009 How to Overcome Obstacles in Your Career Yesterday I guest posted on GL Hoffmans "What Would Dad Say" blog about learning to be more resourceful.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Make sure you have a separate phone number that applicants can leave messages on without disrupting your workday. Interview applicants in a structured way by asking all of them the same questions. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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JUNE 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, June 1, 2009 Is Stress Making You Want to Kiss Your Job Goodbye? June 1, 2009 9:26 AM David Benjamin said. June 1, 2009 9:26 AM Anita said. Just got a new deadline!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? October 14, 2009 7:23 PM Sylvia Dahlby said. Do I wish we could meet more often face-to-face? Labels: david w.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Roberta Matuson www.yourhrexperts.com December 1, 2009 10:51 AM Anita said. Bret, I interviewed Prof.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

I have some Twitter tips for medical salespeople here: [link] August 28, 2009 12:21 PM Lori Davila said. August 28, 2009 12:28 PM Anita said. August 28, 2009 12:51 PM Anita said. Er, tweet the tweet. :) August 28, 2009 12:53 PM Barbara Safani said. August 30, 2009 1:54 PM Anita said. Stay focused with it.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 19, 2009

» October 20, 2009 Dot connectors--Im looking for you! I’ve mulled over and over in my head as to whether this is a quality or skill, whether one is born with it or can develop it over time and with practice, and if it can be learned, how might I go about teaching it. Main | This is your world.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. All the best in 2009. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Be kind to your new hires and available to answer their questions and help them learn the ropes. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 August, 2009 Warning! Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Incoming text message.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. December 29, 2009 Helene Sinclairsaid. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh yeah, did I mention, its free.Try it, youll like it!

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JANUARY 13, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 January, 2009 Is it that time of the year already? All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. January 13, 2009 Anonymoussaid.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Helene Sinclair July 21, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks, Patricia July 21, 2009 Danielle McGawsaid. July 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I love your articles!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Lets grow together!

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. I am sure I could have done well as I have learned nearly everything there is to know about getting someone from point A to point B. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Zelma De Souza Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates February 25, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia April 10, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. I had a notepad and pen with me so continued the minutes by hand, but it was a lesson learned to check in the bottom right hand corner of my computer to see if I actually have power. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid. June 17, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World. Depending on how acronym happy your office is, it can be like learning a new language. I suppose we better get used to it as it seems to be a trend and start to learn the language of acronyms and initialisms. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 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.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 September, 2009 The Advertising Game Advertising is effective thats for sure. Telemarketing is my number one annoyance in advertising and as soon as I answer the phone and get that few seconds of dead air, that is my queue to hang up. September 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Oh, I agree.

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JULY 26, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! She wanted me to show her other tips and thought I really should do a lunch and learn on these shortcuts. July 30, 2009 Anonymoussaid. 0188 = ¼ 0189 = ½ 0190 = ¾ I learned this trick some time ago but I do not think it is widely known.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 October, 2009 That is not in my job description. That is why I suggest when you go to an interview you should ask questions and find out exactly what “providing administrative support&# means. jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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