Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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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. Did you create any new procedures or systems for your office? • Did you learn any new skills? •

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Your professional portfolio should contain a combination of these things: An updated copy of your resume. Photos or graphics to represent events, projects, organizing systems, etc. If you don’t have a professional portfolio yet, don’t panic. Cover letters. Letters of recommendation. Work samples. Awards and recognitions.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Consider enrolling in courses, attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or participating in relevant training programs to enhance your skill set. Before you start applying for new positions, make sure your portfolio is up to date with your current resume, work samples, certifications, etc.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Career Academy members are already familiar with this, as are those who have attended my live training programs. Take for example an administrative professional whose role it is to purchase office supplies. Imagine a resume full of value-add accomplishments like this.

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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. It helped to have that support system. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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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? the next day!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity. For more formal training, take a class or workshop. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. If you have any favourite sites that you think others would find useful, please send them along and I will add them to the sidebar.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. On some sites there is an option to "Remember my password," which is helpful until your system crashes and you lose everything and then how are you ever going to remember what the password was in the first place since you havent had to enter it in a year?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I have a similar system with my boss. I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us. but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. Some people use the Outlook assigned colours and they each mean something. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Do you have a system for prioritizing your workload? 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. It can also improve team work and general office dynamics. 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" Happy New Year everyone! All the best in 2009. 23, 1 p.m. . Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles. " Is it that time of the year already? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do. Be prepared and think ahead. Be good at tracking things down. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:09 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , job description , that is not my job Reactions: 3comments: The Jackal said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Why I love my job? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. How to get Office fat fast.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. I love this system and at the end of each day I go through my folder and pull out what I need for the next day. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

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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. Training Specialist. Administrative Performance Excellence. Administrative Professionals – Houston Founder. City Clerk. College Educator.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

A good bring-forward system is a must for this as you will want to bring forward items they will need for meetings and conference calls. Keep an organized filing system and file list. Put reminders in their Tasks or Calendar of anything you know is coming up with enough lead time so they will have time to complete it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" I never know what to put down. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Why I love my job? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Why I love my job? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:26 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , filing that works , first name , last name , professional assistant , what order do you like? 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

I must admit that it helps that I learnt to use a computer on the old DOS system and shortcut keys were the only option, but even those who normally use a mouse can transition over quite easily. Better for you ergonomically as well. Once you see the benefits and get into the habit, I am sure you will not look back. 23, 1 p.m.

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