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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. How to gain weight in six easy steps: Do not eat breakfast before going to work. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password? the next day!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

How true that is! INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Here are some ways I have found to enjoy what I do: 1. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

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Why I love my job?

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

Time Zones Interviewing IAAP International

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. When you meet this potential employer, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. How to get Office fat fast.

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

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Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I also worked by myself for many years and wondered if I would know how to share. So how did I handle it the second time around? Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Hire smart!

Management Time Zones IAAP International

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ▼ March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

From the young cadet who waited while I got my subway pass and directed me to the downtown core, to the man who recommended the High Museum and Atlanta Aquarium and gave me directions on how to get there. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I especially enjoyed the Renaissance Art exhibit at the High Museum.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP AT&T Meeting Minutes

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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It's all in how you feel

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. 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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ▼ June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ▼ May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ▼ May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

How did I do it? I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. At the end of it, I knew how to take minutes and could write about it. A good way to learn letter writing and style is from someone who knows how to do it well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? How to get Office fat fast. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? the next day!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ▼ March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

It gives you something to look at when you arrive the next morning and lets you know how to get busy right away. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I mentioned this to our team of admins at one of our meetings so when one of my co-workers found out how to do something they thought to share it with the team. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

Time Zones IAAP Resume International

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International