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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

It was an amazing conference. They are a team of office professionals for office professionals. 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.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to Administrative Professionals Day which is on April 22 nd. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Another great article Patricia.

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APRIL 10, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , E-mail chaos , E-Mail Management , making sense out of e-mail Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty.

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MAY 31, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , gut alert , gut feeling , intuition Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert.

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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. I have noticed in my role as an assistant that I can be called upon to do a lot of things. Our job is not just one thing, but many different tasks and it changes every day. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrative professionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Recently, we wanted to see who was off site and at what event, so we decided when people are away at conferences, etc. For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

I recently met with another administrative assistant and as we were discussing an upcoming admin conference, we started to talk about our role and how we are the do-all and go-to position in our offices. There are 12 step programs for many groups designed to help people, so why not for us. How do we keep it all together?

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MARCH 1, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , my favourites , useful links , useful sites Reactions: 0comments: 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. I know I am going to change my habits. I agree with all these. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 27, 2009

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:20 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , being funny , comedian Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , courtesy , reminders , waiting Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Put it in your Outlook Tasks with a reminder to follow up.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , dates , fixed time , real time Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Are you vague or exact? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 27, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 20, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , how we look to others? A resource like this is great for anyone that either works in the administrative field or wants to. I am also going to have a complete makeover, but thats another story. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Smith to discuss strategies for upcoming marketing conference). New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010!

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JANUARY 19, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrative professionals , frustration , the day in the life of Reactions: 5comments: CdnYankee said. My default is black and white, but my printers default is colour. A boss who procrastinates (I hope my boss is reading this). 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , fashion counts , what you wear to the office Reactions: 0comments: 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. It will make life easier on the receiving end as the end goal of speaking and writing is still to be understood by our audience. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , encouragement , I think I can , low self esteem , self confidence Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I think I can, I think I can.&#

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:27 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , enjoying work , liking what you do Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

We need to be assertive and show our bosses how much better they can function if the administrative jobs are taken care of by us. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:34 PM Labels: 30 years of service , Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. Thanks for sharing this service! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrative professional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Now, I dont even think about it, I just know what is in my folder because I organize it the same way each time. Yep, makes my life much easier. Great article!

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , booking meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

A good bring-forward system is a must for this as you will want to bring forward items they will need for meetings and conference calls. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JULY 5, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:29 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , bad moods at the office , crankogram Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JULY 29, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said. You could have heard a pin drop as all the customers turned to look at me. You see, working can be fun. Happy working everyone! This is awesome! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 1:12 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , answering phones , cell phone etiquette , texting Reactions: 0comments: 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , bad working relationship , good working relationship , micro-manager Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Its worth trying to work it out.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:18 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , Arranging meetings , keeping meetings organized Reactions: 0comments: 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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