Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 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

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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."

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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Oh where or where is my password?

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Oh where or where is my password?

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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

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Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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?" Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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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. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I have found them to be really helpful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ▼ July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Minute taking made easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? ► July (4) Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100