Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’ve been an executive assistant coach since 2016, and as someone who provides administrative professional training to aspiring administrative assistants, I jumped at the chance to chat with Libby. Most of her childhood was answering phones and taking care of people. A friend of a friend of a friend set her up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© 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. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand.

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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. Having friends who understand you and your work and the shared experience of training here in Vegas is a wonderful thing. And they do!

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Interviewing Administrative Professionals Social Media Training 170

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. It sets you up for success. Ask yourself these questions to help jog your memory about other achievements from the past year: • Did you attend any professional development training? (in Keep the positive momentum going and set yourself up for success in 2021!

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Goals Mentoring Administrative Professionals 2021 98

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Getting the most out of your next performance evaluation includes setting achievable and meaningful goals.

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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. If you can, add some details about promotion opportunities and training. You need to follow up, especially if you’re interested in the candidate.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training.

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Allwork

MAY 20, 2024

He goes, we have this big submission that we have coming up in a few hours. So on my phone, I sat there and asked him questions. They ended up winning the competition. Are you good at using it to create better documents, but to resist it, I think, ends up leaving other people the ability to bypass you. He said, he is.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The extent of a recruitment agency’s involvement in each step of your candidate search is up to you. 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. Sure, you could find an assistant on your own.

Agencies 52

Agencies Resume Interviewing Networking 52

BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more. They help maintain a safe workplace Does your organization require mandatory OSHA training? Are your employees up to date with their fire safety and first-aid training?

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Filing Payroll Medical Legal 52

Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Agency recruiters have already wrapped up recruiting and it’s time to look back at all that the industry has attained so far. It has certainly been a year full of ups and downs but we have built resilience and sailed through it smoothly. We have neared the end of 2021 and oh what a year it has been!

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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. Every executive knows the answer to this one and you want to know this up front, whether they are related to you or just in general.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

But it shouldn’t all be ‘woe-is me’, as there are influential steps that can be taken during this time to secure up your future. Up your value! So, if the marketing function has been reduced or cut, but the social media for the company still needs to be managed, then put your hand up for it! Keep your skills up – Study.

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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. It’s someone who is actively doing, seeking, and implementing, not someone who is simply coming up with ideas or maintaining the status quo. Change is inevitable. Change tends to get a bad rap, yet it can be a very positive thing.

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Administrative Professionals Mentoring 2005 Goals 52

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 12, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Instead, I have to celebrate with her over the phone. Because my mother is the queen of NO STRESS.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

These numbers reflect what the Department of Labor is saying, that wages are failing to keep up with inflation. If you're already in a job, ask your boss to set up some quarterly meetings to review where you stand and make sure you're on target to meet goals. Still, there are some ways to cope in this economy: 1.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 31, 2013

The costs associated with assessing candidates, onboarding, and training a new employee have a noteworthy bottom line impact, which is why it’s so crucial to hire the right person – the first time. The benefits below can mean big savings for even the smallest of firms or the youngest of start-ups. Better Quality of Hire.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

2) Keep in mind, if you work work for someone high level and are basically chained to your desk, you have to find a way to interview while keeping up your workload at your current job. Keep in mind how long it takes to commute or how you will find a quiet, private place to do phone interviews. Give proper notice.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

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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Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

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. She was a smart kid and picked up the tasks assigned to her very quickly. I have seen admin assistants climb up the corporate ladder just that way.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 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. Who better than the admins to come up with something that works. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

To finish up and make it shine, I used a glass cleaner. 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. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I was at the cottage with a friend and she was cranky and started to get wound up about something to do with her husband. By the end of the call her husband had caught her crankiness and it ended up with them both being angry. She ended up calling her husband back and apologizing for her bad mood. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

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. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

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 " Warning! Incoming text message.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 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. Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

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 hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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