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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Do you have a question or do you want to pass information along to the person. Does it require any further information or explanation? For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Too much information.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

2008

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007

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Blogging Tips for Company Blogs

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. A person with high authority would help the blog the most. The bloggers photo is important. Post regularly.

2007

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs

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Got A Large Print Job From Your Boss? Not Sure What To Do?

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. The copier will then scan in all of the information in the order that you want it in. What do you do next?

Cubicle

Cubicle 2008 Google Docs 2007

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. I had a big learning curve going into it and I didnt know any of the other assistants so I felt all alone with my challenges. Too much information.

IAAP

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. I hope you keep your address book locked up as that would be a very valuable source of information for someone up to no good. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if further information is needed. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

Postal Code 2008 Cubicle 2007

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience.

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. Too much information. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. In both of my situations, it would have been helpful if I had given my input.

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. I like to have a contact card with my buddys general information in it such as log ins and passwords as appropriate. Too much information.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. 23, 1 p.m. (New Do you like what you do? 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

I like this particular article it gives me an additional input in the information a round the world. Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. = Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

The space crew had a robot that waved its mechanical arms and yelled, "Warning, Warning, alien approaching" or such other thing to protect and inform the crew. Always get the persons permission and never post someone elses photo on a social networking site such as Facebook without asking the person first. Too much information.

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. We are not an island.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them! Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

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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

This government site gives you that information and more. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

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Administrative Professionals

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I did do research however and read as many articles and books on the subject that I could and then I tackled the article and actually learned something while doing it. Writing on a subject you know nothing about is a good way to learn something about that particular topic. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). Too much information.

Agenda

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

One thing I noted could be improved was I found myself scrambling a bit to make sure I had information for the varioius participants that needed to be signed or given to them and decided folders with each of their names would work better. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Depending on how acronym happy your office is, it can be like learning a new language. I suppose we better get used to it as it seems to be a trend and start to learn the language of acronyms and initialisms. Too much information. Back to the drawing board. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

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2010

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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

A co-worker once commented that I was like a dog going after a bone when I wanted information -- she said it as a joke, but its true! Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Too much information.

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Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

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. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

In those days it wasn’t a computer where you could see a face on the screen, but the information was printed out on paper and if you wanted a photo, it came in the mail a week later. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

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