All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re looking to get your Certified Administrative Professional Certification, becoming a Microsoft Office Specialist, or exploring options that aren’t admin-specific , such as travel or event planning, it’s important that you go into the process with your eyes open, and a strategic course of action that will allow you to achieve your goal!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Lets enjoy our day together.© Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Administrative professionals usually go about doing their work with little or no recognition. Is your office doing anything for Administrative Professionals Day?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

To stay connected to your administrative peers and continue your education, host a book club. You can find several industry-specific books on our website. I would like to suggest a great book for females that I wrote called Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life. Update your professional portfolio.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Handling day-to-day administration for one or more executives, a team or network, an admin assistant is the “eyes and ears” of a company, privy to unique and powerful insights about the company culture , performance and future direction. Administrative professionals are highly valuable to the smooth running of a business, team or office.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! These five simple steps can help. Certifications.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

Craft a compelling resume , update your LinkedIn profile, and create a professional portfolio that showcases your accomplishments. I recommend a Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy ® which includes print, digital, and social versions of your portfolio. (If If you need help creating yours, check out my latest book.)

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

To borrow a quote from Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed book – “Success is about expanding yourself where you are currently planted.”. The friendships and tips I took away from my first ever Administrative Professionals conference was empowering to say the least. I am so glad I did though!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

Professional and personal development are keys to keeping one of the largest workforce teams educated and invested in not only their own growth, but the growth and success of the company and field they have chosen to share their knowledge with. Time to read and share professional blogs, articles, books, and webinars (most are free!).

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Or have you lost the love for your career as an administrative professional? We love the administrative profession and we hope you do too. We’ll be sharing a challenge each day to encourage you in your career as an administrative professional. Win one of our 14 administrative-career-enhancing prizes.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. Free to get started. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Your professional portfolio may be print, social, or digital. My latest book, Prove Your Skills! With a Powerful Professional Portfolio , will teach you the importance of each one and show you how to create each version step-by-step. If you don’t have a professional portfolio yet, don’t panic. Cover letters. Work samples.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. Administrative Performance Excellence. Administrative Professionals – Houston Founder. Compassionate Medical Administration.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your administrative career should not be left to chance. Career-minded administrative professionals don’t put their career on autopilot and cross their fingers, hoping things will work themselves out. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? •

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

I started my blog A Great Day’s Work to share resources with administrative professionals in an effort to help them be successful in their career and inspire them to lead in the workplace. Is there a professional association you would recommend administrative professionals join? What is your favorite book?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. You will find books, journals, thank you and gratitude card sets, Star Wear Jewelry, star scarves, and much more. There is always something going on in the store such as speaker book signings, meet and greets, and vendor tables.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Before you start applying for new positions, make sure your portfolio is up to date with your current resume, work samples, certifications, etc. If you need help creating your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy, my latest book, Prove Your Skills!

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Innovative Admin is an administrative professional who introduces, creates, or applies new or renewed ideas or methods of doing things to the office environment. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. Imagine how much your life will change if you are reading 19 life, business and personal development books a year. Volunteer to lead the next sales or team meeting to share that really cool idea you learned from the last book you read or the last industry conference you attended.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? When was the last time you added a new skill, key responsibility, certification, or degree to your resume? Is it time to give your career the attention it deserves by investing in learning?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get this months book choice, Messages by Drs. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. Is the boardroom booked? Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back. I can hardly wait. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , E-mail chaos , E-Mail Management , making sense out of e-mail Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Just before my book was published I promised I would have a contest on my blog and someone could win a copy of my book. Here is how you can win: The tenth person to e-mail me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com will receive a free copy of my book. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I am remiss.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The 10th person was someone by the first name of Tammy and once I get her address I will be sending her a copy of the book. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! Well that didnt take long. Congratulations Tammy! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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