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Referencing the wrong timezone is something almost everyone does. For most people, using the wrong timezone or misunderstanding Daylight Saving Time (DST) just results in running an hour early or late. Do you know that Hawaii and most of Arizona doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
The term Assistant begins to describe what we do and if you add the word My, it shows how closely we work with our professionals. I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My all-time favourite however is colleague. That is a good time to recognize assistants for all that they do. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca
With references like these how can I lose? Posted by Patricia Robb at 9:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrativeprofessional , funny ha ha , humour at work Reactions: 3comments: ProAdmin2 said. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire. You see, working can be fun. Happy working everyone!
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.
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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. 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. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone.
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.
They say when you do something for 30 days it becomes a habit, so try some of these and make it a new habit that will save you a lot of time. I even used them when I posted this blog so most of them are pretty universal in many programs. 23, 1 p.m. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.
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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.
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. I am also going to have a complete makeover, but thats another story. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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.
Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:54 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , Administrativeprofessionals , 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). 411 Look Up 411.ca
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. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.
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. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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.
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. 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!
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Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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