All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

Keep your resume up-to-date. Even if you aren’t actively job searching, your resume should always be ready to go so you don’t get stuck making last minute updates. Your resume is one of the most important documents you have to offer so you don’t want to rush it or ignore it for years on end. Get started NOW. Get a mentor.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2022

I didn’t have a ton of time to go exploring, so I settled for quick-hit tasks like making phone calls that were long overdue. I set it down next to a shady tree and attempted to resume my failed piano education from a decade and a half earlier. That wasn’t much better. Soon though, I came to dread these breaks.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

Some employers will pay the cost of monthly Internet service if you put in work time from home, or pay your cell phone bill if you spend time using it for business. Some companies still offer the benefit, and any education is worth the time. The point it to be creative in presenting win-win options to your boss.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. Melia: I am on the phone and helping people and groups all year by answering questions, helping with registration, assisting with hotel information, etc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

We both had similar skills, education, etc. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see. The hiring manager told me that he was debating between hiring me and another person. Thank you again for your time and consideration.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview!

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On The Job

JULY 13, 2007

I had sent out well over a hundred resumes and had only a few interviews. Your bulletin board has some interesting posts, including one from a 12-year-old girl who says she really wants a job “so I can pay my cell phone bill so my parents won’t ground me every time the bill comes.” It was more like "DAMN!!!! What have I missed?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

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. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Wednesday, November 25, 2009 What Are You Thankful For? I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back.

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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. Having a to-do list can be a life saver. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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?" January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

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. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 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. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I have found them to be really helpful. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand.

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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. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Why are we not speaking to each other anymore?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. That's a great point, Patricia. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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