Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

If you are keen to progress in your current company, be alert and connected to any potential internal job openings before they are advertised publically. Shortfalls, growth, and issues all present great potential for opportunity. Then focus on demonstrating your capability and skills. What’s important to you?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If you want to rise to the top 99th percentile of administrative professionals, getting certified and earning a professional designation can be a quick way to demonstrate, in an outer way, the internal commitment you’ve already been working hard at in less visible ways. What can I do with certification? Still not convinced?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have shared my unforgettable conference experience & excitement about the material presented and the speakers with coworkers and via blog posts. Meet the entire Office Dynamics International Team –. Joan Burge – Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International since 1990. Melia Amira – Administrative Assistant.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Assess how these skills can be leveraged in your desired direction, and emphasize their relevance when presenting yourself to potential employers or clients. This may involve taking on side projects, internships, or volunteer work in your desired field. These are skills that can be applied across industries and roles.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My resume was not even looked at. In this non interview, there was NONE of that; not a single question about where I worked, the projects I’ve managed, or if I even used a Mac or PC. The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume. They finally come back and the “interview” resumes.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. If it is a project management position, prepare a project status review presentation or the like…you get the idea.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com. When it’s right, it just clicks.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com. When it’s right, it just clicks.

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Resume 2014 2013 Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. It is always weird for me to see myself on video.

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Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. 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.

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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Make Your Workplace Presentable - Clear Clutter You should be given a date when your new boss will start. Clear your workspace; make it look presentable. Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

This is your first shot at presenting yourself as a leader to your desired place of work. Make your resume “pop” with accomplishments and leadership. But do not create a resume by describing your work experience as merely job responsibilities and duties. This is an important distinction between good resumes and the bad.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

The ability to be organized allows you to focus and easily find documents and supplies you will need to complete projects. If you provide frequent updates on your progress, they will develop trust in you and leave you alone (at least until the next project). This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Contact Ms.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Need a speaker/presenter? Contact Ms.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. There are different styles of to-do lists and you can use the one that suits your work style and the type of project you are doing, but the main thing is to have one. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. I will have all kinds of energy to work on a project if I know it is ending at one point.

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Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. Perhaps they will offer to critique your resume or introduce you to someone else to do an informational interview with. She gave me her business card.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

My resume was not even looked at. In this non interview, there was NONE of that; not a single question about where I worked, the projects I’ve managed, or if I even used a Mac or PC. The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume. They finally come back and the “interview” resumes.

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Interviewing Resume Phones Skills 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. We all participated by writing to our sponsored child and contributed money towards supporting her. There are many things we can do as employees to better our world, even while at work. 411 Look Up 411.ca Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. My Story is pretty much like the story above - "Just a Secretary". 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). 411 Look Up 411.ca

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IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 17, 2022

And it doesn’t matter if you’re an assistant or if you’re an intern, or if you’re the executive producer or producer. ” I think, um, so I got the job because I worked at NBC as an intern, and, uh, then a page and then I got a job in the operations department, in the events operations department.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? The answer to all these questions is "we just dont know", but if your company is downsizing there is something you can do to show that you are someone they should keep around? Dont brown nose, but you do want your boss to see you as someone who is not afraid of hard work. Be noticed.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I do however use my Tasks and Reminders in Outlook throughout the day for my own deadlines and projects, but for organizing someone else, this system beats even that for simplicity and it just plain works! 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:18 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , creative solutions , going forward , problem solving , professional assistant Reactions: 4comments: Anonymoussaid. Hi Patricia: What an encouraging message this is.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Any email that begins with, “I probably don’t have enough experience,&# “I’m not sure I’m what you’re looking for,&# or even “I’m sure you probably have much better writers sending in their resume,&# pretty much forces the reply, “You’re right. DO take a chance.

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