Make or Break Moments

JULY 14, 2010

It is possible to see our economy’s recovery dependent on resuming that primary purpose of a business: to create customers. Ivana Taylor • Well – you have to give yourself credit too. Building customer relationships is like motherhood, America and Apple pie.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. I’m familiar with Elance but a colleague who had a similar project told me that she’d had great success with oDesk - so that’s where I started.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 14, 2020

This article covers the bare minimum necessity of a startup. As mentioned in my earlier article a website can be created nowadays with free tools online, or can even be outsourced at a couple of hundred dollars. I will dedicate a separate article later to the choice and use of technologies by a recruitment agency.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 13, 2008

Though it is all calendared, this where I prioritize an actual day’s activities. Like a bar graph in an article charting home sales and foreclosures over time, the left hand column has shrunk as the right hand list has grown. For entrepreneurs, it’s a little different, in that the slow down may have crept up on you.

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2004 2008 Calendars Resume 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Try the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); this organization also has certification opportunities that are great resume enhancements. Get the knowledge you need.

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IAAP Filing Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Cell phones now seem to function less as actual phones and more as computers, calendars, and entertainment. This article from 2008 states that Nielsen Mobile of the Nielsen Company reported the average mobile user sends 357 text messages to 204 voice calls (incoming or outgoing).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. So what can you do when your boss is ruining your perfectly scheduled calendar? Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

And we’re already seeing organizations fail and people leave and turnover is increasing and now toxic cultures, I think I read an article that they’re ten times more likely to cause attrition than any other factor within an organization. She submitted her resume. So people are fed up. They’re over it.

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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. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article. Dealing in real time.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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. Looking ahead on your bosss calendar will be important so that you can put the appropriate information in the folder.

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Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

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 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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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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. Enter it in calendar. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked?

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Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. The Reminders box is the same box where your calendar items pop up when they are due, so should be familiar to everyone. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

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. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. How did I do it?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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 gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

Advance your blogging swagger : Check to see if the site you are targeting has an editorial calendar. Often these calendars provide valuable clues to future themes and designated deadlines – which gives you a better chance of getting the right article in front of the blog owner at the right time.

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Calendars Social Media Negotiating Twitter 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Another benefit to writing it down is if your boss asks you to cancel it or to quickly tell you when the meeting is, you can look at the sheet rather than trying to search for it in your calendar. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

I hope you enjoy her article. Earlier in this article, I shared three tips to keep in mind while networking. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.

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Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Reactions: 2comments: Patty said. Dealing in real time.

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PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have removed the Google Ads as I thought it took up a lot of space and wasnt very useful and included the index of my articles instead so you could easily scroll through and see a list of the articles that have been posted by date. I hope this will be more user friendly and accessible to everyone. Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

INCOMING MAIL: As with e-mail, you should read the letter to see if there are any action items for your boss (or yourself) and diarize them or put the appropriate dates in the calendar. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

If there are any deadlines or appointments, put them in your boss’s calendar or task list with appropriate reminders. Very good article Patricia! Hi Patricia ~ Good blog article with some great tips! 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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Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry.

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