Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere. When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. They can slot you into courses, either online or live classrooms that are happening tomorrow or later on.

Training 100

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

Keyboards 100

Keyboards Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Nature takes it's course form there. Email (build trust) 3. What do you do to build relationships beyond the keyboard?  Seizing the opportunity when there are good synergies, as well as listening for how you can serve them. Fill their cup first and you will never be thirsty. Connect Genuinely. To your success!

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Twitter Facebook 100

Service Untitled

APRIL 15, 2011

People with experience and some technological knowledge can easily navigate such features as sending and receiving emails, editing Office documents, high-speed Web access, or even using the QWERTY keyboard.

Medical 40

Medical Purchasing Customer Service Keyboards 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. One question I have about this entry is where do you find online courses. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. But they refuse to help me out.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Denise Aday

JUNE 14, 2009

In this case, it makes no difference whether they accept them with their own keyboard clicks, or whether I do so for them. “Quite of few of those top social media bloggers don’t even answer their own emails, they have a virtual assistant that reviews them, sorts them, and sometimes responds on their behalf.&#.

Social Media 40

Social Media Twitter Customer Service Keyboards 40

Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many writers hit the keyboard for set periods of time. National Book Award winner and New York Times essayist Richard Powers claims he hasn’t touched a keyboard in years, not even to write an email. Of course, Powers relies on the extraordinary transcribing ability of today’s voice-recognition software.

Keyboards 40

Keyboards 2006 AT&T 2011 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Of course, the reason could have been that I was up all night with a sick child or wasnt feeling well myself or I just had an argument with my spouse and was still stewing about it. I teach an Administrative Professional course at a business college in Winnipeg and I have a website for my classroom. Keep up the good work!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Of course I had to tell everyone at the office. * Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? I wonder what that CEO was talking about that night with his wife. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Of course that usually doesnt happen at work so I take about an hour of my home time, but it is well worth it the next day. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Take for instance on my first day in my new job, these were the acronyms that were being tossed about in conversations at a meeting where I was taking minutes: DOCAS, DRE, LHINS, NAGWD, OCRI and DAC to name a few and these of course are all pronounced as words. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Is it neat and tidy?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Of course we know that people like this are not the Queen and their self-importance is only from themselves, but they can sure make your life miserable while you are in their kingdom. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

I am planning a local fundraiser to help the family with the costs on November 15th, but of course it will be in Ottawa, Canada and I know most of you are elsewhere. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

The Marq

JANUARY 7, 2010

In other words, I wanted to be able to access my email, calendar, tasks, and notes from anywhere. I’m referring to star constellations, of course. They include Better Keyboard, Math Works, Brain Genius, DroidLive, Pandora, Movies, Where!, Google Apps did everything except Tasks. Get your mind out of the gutter!

Google Docs 40

Google Docs Google Calendars Phones 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Google 100

Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

It used to be the secretary did everything for the boss, now the executives do a lot of their own administrative work, such as email management, so a background as an admin assistant can certainly help. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. So much is expected of executives these days. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Of course if you are not licensed to do a particular job, or qualified, then you should not do it. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Good point Sabrina.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

It is usually a business I am interested in and I want to know when new courses or products are offered. I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin.

Fax 100

Fax Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you have to P.S. this far you have missed the point of the P.S. * POSTSCRIPT TO MY POSTSCRIPT ARTICLE My boss read my blogpost and pointed out to me that he thought the correct way to write the post script is: PS or PPS Of course, he sent me a link to prove his point. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? You have to be respectful of your neighbours. If you have ever worked in a cube you will know what I mean.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Of course my comments are limited because the subject matter is not my expertise, but he relies on my input and corrections to make the document look good. Some emails are obviously junk. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Many times I need to proof text and comment with my thoughts before he even looks at it.

Management 100

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Each time I went to get my mail I would find my mail in the other Patricias slot or vice versa. See what I mean?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 18, 2009

The members of my team of course didnt want to even be near me because of the germs I was spreading and I not only felt sick, but understandably rejected by my co-workers. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

There are courses on minute taking and Board governance, but also you can learn alot by reading books and asking others who are in this field. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? It is interesting work.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Alright, well, I know he emailed me to let me know I had a broken link in a post. And I know he was interested in what that link led to, which made me think well of him, so I emailed him back. In less than 5 emails, in fact. This is perhaps my most important rule of thumb, whether writing books, blog posts, or emails.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Email Interviewing 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

The first day of each month, I go through the monthly folder and sort the items into the appropriate numbered file to be processed through the course of the new month. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

That’s a key point and a very important question for every blogger who had been wrecked more than one keyboard writing. They are enjoyable, of course, but it’s kinda difficult to make a living out of them. Online Courses This is something I haven’t done yet. But the most important part of the question is not “how” but “why”.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Lifestyle Skills 40

Productivityist

DECEMBER 8, 2012

You can get it for the Mac , the iPad , or the iPhone, and each experience is a little different on one platform than on the next ( by design, of course ). It syncs via Bluetooth and with my tiny fingers the keyboard actually works rather well (again, I’m using one of the original designs ). I’ve written at length about this app.

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