Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. August 16, 2010 Patricia Robb said.

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MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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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. Oh where or where is my password?

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JULY 9, 2010

The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 31, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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APRIL 5, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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MARCH 20, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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APRIL 22, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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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. They are interested, now what?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Enter it in calendar. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. It was a convenient alternative to a live classroom, but I still do appreciate the classroom setting and nothing can compare with the people you meet and discussions you can have with your classmates during a break.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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JUNE 4, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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MAY 16, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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JUNE 27, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I am sure after that call her husband got off the phone and kicked the dog or was cranky with a sales clerk at the grocery store. It ended up that the phone lines were down because of a thunderstorm in town and he had been trying to reach her since early that afternoon. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 1:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , calendar , Outlook , professional assistant , scheduling meetings Reactions: 4comments: BettyAnn said. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I LOVE the color feature.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 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? (for

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