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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Heres an article I found on a fellow Administrative Assistants website for some great uses. If you are looking to take sticky notes to a new level, you can read more information about it on this article. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It even covers electronic sticky notes.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

There are over 200 articles of information so far and growing. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 I have been running this blog for just over a year now and it has grown quite a bit, as you can tell.

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OCTOBER 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Kallout To Research Information By The Professional Assistant on Monday, October 20, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity , Research Y ou’re reading an article for some research that you are doing for our boss. What services do you use for your research? Which one do you find most comprehensive?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Heres an article I found on this issue, which shows quite a few peoples e-mails about some of these very problems. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do they end up talking loud on the phone while you are trying to do some work?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Networking , Organize , Productivity A re you in the process of looking for a job? Youd be surprised of how many people in your network are willing and able to help out. Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Change is inevitable.

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DECEMBER 3, 2007

You can read more about using Outlook for tasks in this article. Also, heres a great article about time management. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 If you cant complete the task that day, move it into the next day. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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AUGUST 18, 2008

Without further a due, here is The New York Times featured article entitled, “ Shorts Crack The Code &#. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It does help to wear something more comfortable, since you do feel that you can be more productive each and every day.

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? Heres another article on blogging about work: Do Your Vent About Work on Your Blog? Home About Me Advertise Want to Blog About Your Work?

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

Do you fear that opening an e-mail will cause a virus to roam around your firms network and do some potential damage? If youre interested in finding out more, read more articles on system security and e-mails. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Youre not alone.

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MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JANUARY 14, 2008

You can read about this on an article I wrote entitled “ 8 Steps to Archiving E-mails &#. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

You can find more filing tips by reading my article entitled " 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System ". Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

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DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can also read some more articles on System Security here. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You can create as many macros as you wish, but remember that macros can attract viruses, so be careful when you open documents that contain macros. Whats next?

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AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said. Works so far!

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Even if you are the type of person that exercises regularly, you could still benefit from this article. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do you feel that you can do a little extra each day to exercise? Do you feel that you deserve to have more energy during your work day?

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Here are some more articles on e-mailing and productivity , for your reading pleasure. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Try to find other ways to communicate with your fellow staff members and see how much better it feels to hear a voice or see a face when you do it.

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DECEMBER 4, 2007

Here are some more articles on dealing with difficult co-workers: Cubicle Ettiquette Former Colleagues - Good or Bad? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Advertise What Its Like to be a Male Admin By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 13, 2007 Filed Under: H ere is a little blurb about myself in an article that I wrote recently: Being a male administrative assistant in a predominantly female profession is something everyone asks me about.

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. I cultivate the art of disappearance and unreachability on such occasions :-) JK May 10, 2010 kinoshi said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them!

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. Patty March 01, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Thanks Patty.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , gold medal , hockey , Olympics , professional assistant , Vancouver 2010 Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. March 01, 2010 Chrissy said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. 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.

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© So why dont we share and better yet, how can we share?

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 6, 2008

You can also check out an article I wrote on " 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues " I hope that Ive at least shed some light on your situation and hope that things can get resolved one way or another. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? Great article! March 13, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? July 04, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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