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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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. Did you deliver any presentations or speeches? • Did you develop any new contacts in your professional network?

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JUNE 13, 2023

Assess how these skills can be leveraged in your desired direction, and emphasize their relevance when presenting yourself to potential employers or clients. Utilize online resources, industry publications, and professional networking platforms to gather insights and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities available to you.

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It’s been almost a full year since I attended the Conference for Administrative excellence. I have shared my unforgettable conference experience & excitement about the material presented and the speakers with coworkers and via blog posts. I can’t wait to see you all this year and the other administrative professionals.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

The old adage, “strike while the iron is hot” still applies, even for 21st century administrative professional careers! In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . I hope you enjoy her article. Be confident.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Need a speaker/presenter? Get the knowledge you need. Get involved. Contact Ms.

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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. Youve been networking your little tail off. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Make Your Workplace Presentable - Clear Clutter You should be given a date when your new boss will start. Clear your workspace; make it look presentable. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.

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JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? I cant believe I look and act like that.

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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. Need a speaker/presenter? Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

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JULY 11, 2008

What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. Over 250 articles later and here I am still blogging. See you on the blog.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. January 17, 2010 7:59 PM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Meet the Author Dewoun M Hayes, CAP Worklife Coach The Office Professionals Place Pages Home About Me Dewoun's Presentations Testimonials Need a speaker?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Thanks Patty.

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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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JULY 16, 2010

This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. This will show your employer your interest in growth in the company and professional development. Again, the benefits will reflect positively on your performance review, resume, and add to your knowledge of skills. Need a speaker/presenter? Reward yourself.

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JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. 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. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

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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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. 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! I can hardly wait. 23, 1 p.m. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:34 PM Labels: administrative professional , log ins , password , professional assistant Reactions: 7comments: Anonymoussaid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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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AUGUST 8, 2009

It can be that way in your professional life as well. How you present yourself and what you wear to the office can help how you feel about what you are doing. If you are in a smart suit with appropriate shoes and hair done, you feel professional and act and speak accordingly. Sometimes it is all in how you feel isnt it?

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JUNE 27, 2009

I went to a writing workshop and the woman who was presenting said that comedians are only as funny as their writers. 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! How do comedians do it? 23, 1 p.m. (New

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JANUARY 31, 2010

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. What a neat idea for businesses too. To thank an employee for showing initiative and going the extra mile. Thanks for sharing this service!

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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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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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JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. 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! GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.

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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. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them! 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! This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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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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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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JANUARY 10, 2010

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

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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. 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!

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