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APRIL 27, 2009

The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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JULY 11, 2009

Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear.

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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. 23, 1 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from. I can hardly wait.

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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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DECEMBER 5, 2009

It works better if you have a whole pool of resources with different strengths to call upon. When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 9, 2010

Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. a great game and I'm happy for my Canadian friends.

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JULY 20, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? A resource like this is great for anyone that either works in the administrative field or wants to. I am also going to have a complete makeover, but thats another story. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

I travel far to try and find a full-serve station, but they are becoming extinct. We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once the date and location is finalized, if it requires flight and hotel, then I put a travel sheet on top of the meeting sheet and start to go through that checklist to see what I need to do, from getting the passport ready, contacting the travel agent and arranging for a purchase order, etc. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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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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DECEMBER 28, 2009

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MAY 16, 2010

When I provide my bosss available dates I usually put in the email "I look forward to receiving the agenda (or call-in numbers) and location of the meeting." I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. The company I work for has a great attitude toward staff professional development and hiring from within for open positions or new position needs.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:20 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being funny , comedian 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Yep, makes my life much easier. Great article!

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JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has been in the administrative field for 28 years and to be honoured like this has confirmed that her efforts and hard work have been appreciated. Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Thanks for sharing this service!

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MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I know I am going to change my habits.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , encouragement , I think I can , low self esteem , self confidence Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:55 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , quick keys , save time , shortcut keys 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:05 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Alexis Bonaris , guest blog , professional assistant , time management Reactions: 2comments: Shannon Smith said. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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APRIL 5, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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MARCH 20, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Acronyms are annoying.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

This is a must-have resource. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I will add it to my Favourites on the side bar of the blog under Addressing Dignitaries Protocol for everyones convenience, but I would suggest you add it to your own Favourites as well.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , fashion counts , what you wear to the office 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 23, 2010

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

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