All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Ask yourself these questions to help jog your memory about other achievements from the past year: • Did you attend any professional development training? (in in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you develop your leadership skills? •

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. However, besides simply staying organized and complying with federal laws, personnel files provide a whole host of other benefits, so let’s take a look at them.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

You may also add other calls to action, such as asking for a copy of their resume or CV, at the end of your letter. The other details can be discussed over a phone call. This is because the candidate will also have a clearer idea about the organization they’ll be working for.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

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. Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email). I physically keep things organized.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

An administrative assistant usually has fewer years of experience and needs to be organized, pleasant, and have good computer skills, but again doesn’t need the leadership capabilities. Hiring and training are long and expensive processes, and you don’t want to have to do it again right away because either you or your new hire end up unhappy.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack. Tags: Admin Assistant Training. “The boss took credit for the entire presentation even though her direct report was right there in the meeting.”. “In

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume. Change is inevitable. Change tends to get a bad rap, yet it can be a very positive thing.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Clearly, an Executive Assistant needs to not only be organized and detail oriented, but also feel comfortable leading others, following their boss’s lead, and working independently. Some seek out certifications and additional training in software to be competitive. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2010

In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack. “The boss took credit for the entire presentation even though her direct report was right there in the meeting.”. “In It’s an interesting thought… what are yours?

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Plus, well-documented business systems are a useful tool for training someone new or for meeting regulatory compliance. Step Three: Train Others to Use It. Ensure that someone else has been properly trained and can demonstrate their proficiency. Hildebrand Print Comment Rating: Be the first to rate this.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

While this seems like a fairly harmless question, if you're unemployed, it can have the impact of a freight train. Network like crazy: "I'm looking for work and I'd like to send you my resume and give you my contact information, and please feel free to forward it to anyone you think might be interested." "So, what do you do?"

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Resume Gossip Networking Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Would you take a job just to get your foot in the door of an organization you really wanted to work for, even if it was a position that you didnt want to make a career out of? She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Hybrid recruitment is nothing new, as many organizations were using a mix of in-person and virtual techniques long before the pandemic. Here are five methods you could use for remote candidate screening: Resume/CV analysis: This is one of the oldest methods. It allows you to grade them based on that performance.

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Resume Interviewing Collaborate Phones 75

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. I like organizing and feel satisfied when everything comes together nicely, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?

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Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. (for Mine does and it can cause problems with my scheduling. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized. Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED! An assistant’s job is to organize the boss and in order to do that we must be organized ourselves. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

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Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. I organize my desk so everything is within easy reach and makes sense to the way I like to work. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Manage: Consider these points as you organize your workload. 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 reduces confusion by improving organization and leaves your work space clean. Check: Are you prioritizing tasks correctly?

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. 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. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. Where is the meeting being held?

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Time Zones IAAP International Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

The Stevie® Awards is a prestigious award honouring the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. The fact that they have a category for Support Staffer of the Year is recognition of the important role support staff play in any organization. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. If I deal with someone and can see that they have organized something well, I will make sure to ask them about it. It is important to build relationships with those we work with, but what about assistants we dont work with?

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

The person sending out the request for the meeting and asking for dates would usually be considered the meeting organizer. If you are not the organizer, you still have a responsibility to provide available dates in a timely manner, set a reminder to make sure there is an agenda and if there isnt, email to ask for one. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The argument could be said that the role of the assistant is to assist and keep your boss organized so we shouldnt complain when we have to do it. I have found the best way to cope is to keep yourself organized. Keep an organized filing system and file list. Sometimes bringing the situation to their attention may help.

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Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. 23, 1 p.m. .

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. Happy New Year to you as well.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap.

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. As an Executive Assistant to a busy CEO, I have to organize my boss and I needed a bring-forward system to meet his needs.

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Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

I find the best way for me to keep my Inbox organized is to immediately deal with the e-mail when it arrives. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. You wonder how we do it all between our personal and professional lives, but we manage and I think it has to do with the fact that we are organized. You couldnt survive if you werent. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Another office raised almost $1,000 in a fundraising effort they organized. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. He raised over $1,000. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

The head of your organization can often set the tone for how the rest of the office functions. Everyone helping each other and working together to achieve the goals of the organization. Even though you may have someone in your office that is like this, that does not mean you have to become involved. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. What happened? Crankiness and bad moods can be passed on.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

There are some assistants however who enjoy the organizing and the business of being an administrative or executive assistant and they are good at their job and get great satisfaction in what they do. They dont want to change their career and that is all right too. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. Check out some of the sites and organizations and see which you would find to be most useful. Perhaps, you are reading this and thinking some of these things can be a big time commitment. I understand!

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