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Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ▼ 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.
Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.
On that note, It is hard to believe we are getting close to AdministrativeProfessionals 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 AdministrativeProfessionals Week. Another great article Patricia.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:24 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.
If you approach your boss in a professional manner with the problems clearly set out and possible solutions, it will come across much better. Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:09 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , job description , that is not my job Reactions: 3comments: The Jackal said.
Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy AdministrativeProfessionals' Day! Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Oh where or where is my password?
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). Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. There is help out there and it is usually closer than you think. 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Reactions: 5comments: Anonymoussaid.
I still get some flyers by regular mail and I do still appreciate them when it is a menu from a fast-food restaurant, money-back coupons or notices of courses in my area, but otherwise I throw them in the recycle bin. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Going, going, gone. In anyone home ? 411 Look Up 411.ca
In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. People at the meeting dont want to be singled out. The decision made is always recorded as a group decision. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Oh where or where is my password?
Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Try to eat healthy , and please make some time for exercise. I know I am going to change my habits.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Theyre more likely to get something back when they ask for it.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrativeprofessionals , frustration , the day in the life of Reactions: 5comments: CdnYankee said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. My default is black and white, but my printers default is colour. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:33 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:50 AM Labels: acronyms at work , Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , initialisms , initials Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Acronyms are annoying. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.
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.&#
Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:27 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:45 PM Labels: adminisrative assistant , administrativeprofessional , being organized , being prepared Reactions: 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Yep, makes my life much easier. I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. You could have heard a pin drop as all the customers turned to look at me. You see, working can be fun.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 1:12 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:18 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , 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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:05 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , Alexis Bonaris , guest blog , professional assistant , time management Reactions: 2comments: Shannon Smith said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:02 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , board meetings , checklists , preparing for a meeting , to-do lists Reactions: 3comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Great blog, Patricia. Oh where or where is my password?
Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:42 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , computer problems , frustration on the job , problem solving Reactions: 3comments: Jennifer said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Once I know how to do something, I write it down. 411 Look Up 411.ca
I know we are probably stuck with the current system of trying to remember log-in names and passwords, but thankfully at work if you do forget your password the administrator can re-set it, and then you have the option of changing it again. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Back to the drawing board. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Posted by Patricia Robb at 8:41 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , being professional , professional assistant , working smart Reactions: 4comments: Evesaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 5:58 PM Labels: administrative assisstant , Administrativeprofessionals , boredom at work , Secretary Reactions: 3comments: Anonymoussaid. The company I work for has a great attitude toward staff professional development and hiring from within for open positions or new position needs.
Patricia Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:48 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , Send out cards , thank you card Reactions: 1 comments: Evesaid. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.
Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.
Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.
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