Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I can not stress volunteering enough to spruce up your resume for when are you ready to leave your current company. In this manner, you can get really good recommendations from people who know you well in a team environment. HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I agree that we should always answer the phone professionally, but if it is a co-worker calling, it seems silly to say "Patricia Robb speaking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, may I help you?" January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. I shut it off!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

Again, I want to learn how to cope with it for my career (this is a major position for a resume) because I know it's him and not me. 3) Have stress reduction and coping mechanisms in place. You may have to use your anger and stress to fuel being productive. And congrats on landing the interview! Figure out how to cultivate that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.© ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Why are we not speaking to each other anymore?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" Besides, its just common courtesy.

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