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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© 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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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. Make sure you build a good network of friends and a support group. Also, your mental health is very important.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind.

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Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys

Laughing all the Way to Work

© 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. (New

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 23, 1 p.m. (New