Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. The conference was a game changer for me. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference! There are so many new learning opportunities and amazing speakers to look forward to! Hands down.

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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. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s an exciting and unique time in history that we work with such a diverse group of peers; varied age ranges, varied technologies and learning levels, traditional and experienced based education, etc. A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Refresh your administrative brand.

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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 6, 2023

Continuous Learning and Skill Development. Invest in your professional growth by pursuing certifications, attending industry conferences, and participating in workshops or online courses. Develop an innovation mindset that embraces learning and new challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development.

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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. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. How does this stay current with the times that most HR professionals now I’ve conferred with on LinkedIn have said up to 2 pages is perfectly acceptable? What does this say about the executive or the organization? CONNECT WITH ME. My LinkedIn.

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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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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning? 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? Expect that a commitment to learning will require time and hard work.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Performance reviews aren’t going anywhere, so you need to learn how to use them to your advantage. And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to present your professional portfolio at review time! What is a Professional Portfolio? Cover letters. Letters of recommendation. Work samples. Awards and recognitions. Certifications.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. It’s hard to get stuck somewhere old when you are always learning something new. A few ideas: Attend industry conferences. Speak at the next conference. Judi will be speaking at our 24th Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence in October. Ignore the Haters.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I have applied for positions I was overqualified for and thankful for what I learned from them. Rarely, if ever, are any of those reasons a desperate move or because one simply desires contentment or lacks professional development desire. Constant learning with gratitude is a state of mind. True story; happy next chapter!

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). The Office Professionals Place Readers What influences your perception of people most?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? In this practical and game-changing chapter, my friend Al-Husein Madhany walks through proven methods for crafting the perfect resume for executive assistants and administrative professionals.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Learn from mistakes. Reward yourself.

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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. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

It was an amazing conference. They are a team of office professionals for office professionals. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. If you have never heard of OfficeArrow I would recommend you check them out. I can hardly wait. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. One thing Ive learned over the years is that an arsenal of compelling stories and anecdotes related to my career can be extremely useful. I choose to tell stories that I know others can relate to and maybe even learn from listening.

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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. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

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. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. How do we keep it all together?

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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

JANUARY 15, 2010

Recently, we wanted to see who was off site and at what event, so we decided when people are away at conferences, etc. For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.

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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. Are you vague or exact? 23, 1 p.m. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

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. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. 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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

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. Just when I think I am starting to understand my new offices language they throw in a new one that I have never heard of before.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Be kind to your new hires and available to answer their questions and help them learn the ropes. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:26 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , first day on the job , new hire , professional assistant Reactions: 4comments: Anonymoussaid. The first week on the job can be very overwhelming. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Put it in your Outlook Tasks with a reminder to follow up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

(New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! 411 Look Up 411.ca Me/Myself/I More Important vs. More Importantly Ms.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

(New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! 411 Look Up 411.ca Me/Myself/I More Important vs. More Importantly Ms.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , booking meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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