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MARCH 28, 2008
We both had similar skills, education, etc. The only thing that helped me get the job was sending the Thank You letter.
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JANUARY 10, 2010
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Whose meeting is it anyway?
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 16, 2010
Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Whose responsibility is it anyway? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 28, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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We don't know what we don't know
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 1, 2010
I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2010
Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Realize that nothing is cast in stone and things can change so be prepared to make the necessary adjustments. Your boss is not trying to sabotage you. Assess which meetings can be adjusted without too much disruption. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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We did it Canada!
Laughing all the Way to Work
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. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Just a secretary.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2009
There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Go with your gut feeling!
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 31, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Admin Buddies
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MARCH 20, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
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APRIL 22, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
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Dealing in real time.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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When your voicemail goes awry.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 10, 2010
It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. That's a great point, Patricia. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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I gave at the office
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JANUARY 23, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 12, 2010
Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. 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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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American
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FEBRUARY 27, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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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. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 31, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Getting your foot in the door.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.
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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
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NOVEMBER 10, 2008
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Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
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Taking stock
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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AUGUST 22, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Playing nice in the sandbox
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JUNE 4, 2010
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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 9, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.
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JUNE 27, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Colour Coding Works.
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JUNE 23, 2009
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 13, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 1, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? Smith to discuss strategies for upcoming marketing conference). Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Where is the meeting being held? Do you need to book it or were you provided with location. Enter it in calendar.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 21, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Do you like what you do?
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
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NOVEMBER 21, 2009
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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary
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JANUARY 31, 2009
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NOVEMBER 7, 2009
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Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 11, 2009
Her office encouraged her when they saw her knack for numbers and she pursued further education and is now a junior accountant. Very educative!! Another colleague worked in an accounting firm and volunteered to take on some small accounting jobs to get her feet wet. very informative entry! jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid.
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JANUARY 19, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 1, 2009
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.
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JULY 16, 2010
My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."
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