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As an administrativeprofessional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Just forward your confirmation emails to the app (hotel, rental car, airline tickets, etc.), TimeZone Converter Apps: Timezones can be tricky, especially if you or your executive is working virtually from another state or country.
On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to AdministrativeProfessionals Day which is on April 22 nd. That is a good time to recognize assistants for all that they do. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them. Another great article Patricia.
The main thing is to get it out of your Inbox until you have time to deal with it. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy AdministrativeProfessionals' Day! It is so nice to see my Inbox on empty. Much more manageable.Sigh! Feels much better. I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.
They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). 23, 1 p.m. (for
Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca
Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. I know I am going to change my habits. I agree with all these. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:20 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , being funny , comedian Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:14 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:28 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , Atlanta , Atlanta Aquarium , High Museum of Art , Life Summit , OfficeArrow Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I can hardly wait.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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? 23, 1 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:06 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , how we look to others? A resource like this is great for anyone that either works in the administrative field or wants to. My email is danielle.mcgaw (at) robertsoncollege (dot) net if you ever plan on being out this way!
Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with timezones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrativeprofessionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid.
The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? Changing the Lives of AdministrativeProfessionals Since 1990. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. Create a modern view of the administrative assistant.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrativeprofessionals , frustration , the day in the life of Reactions: 5comments: CdnYankee said. I have a love/hate relationship with the email autofill. My default is black and white, but my printers default is colour. I shut it off!
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 , administrativeprofessional , professional service , quality service Reactions: 2comments: Jodith said.
► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy AdministrativeProfessionals' Day! The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of AdministrativeProfessionals (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. 23, 1 p.m. (for
You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca
I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.
AdminChronicles, hosted by JEM, is a one-stop source for administrativeprofessionals to learn, build and sharpen their skills and capabilities so that the career and life they dream of are within reach. The people who are most successful at networking are ready to give help and advice before they receive anything at all. 23, 1 p.m.
The next time you have a big task at work or a new opportunity that is exciting but a bit frightening too, it might be time to wipe down your desk and go out and buy that new suit and walk in and wow the socks off everyone. 23, 1 p.m. (for If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:19 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.&#
WORK/LIFE BALANCE We do spend more time at work than at home, but we should try to keep a balance and when we go home, we should be in home mode and when we take holidays, stay away from work (remotely or physically). 23, 1 p.m. (for If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. Working 12 hour days 5-6 days a week has left me little time to send out personal cards, but this service gives me no excuse. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca
Now, I dont even think about it, I just know what is in my folder because I organize it the same way each time. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrativeprofessional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Yep, makes my life much easier. Great article!
If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:52 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Arranging meetings , professional assistant Reactions: 3comments: Jodith said. (for People are busy and certainly understand schedule changes.
The worst time to write an email is when you are angry. Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:29 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.
Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. The next time your phone rings, ask yourself if the time and place is right to answer it. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" 23, 1 p.m. (for
Once you have completed a task, send your boss a quick e-mail to let them know you have done it or cc them on your email. It saves your boss asking if you got it done and in time they will not ask because they will just know you have handled it. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down.
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