Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

To set a recurring 9-5 meeting (as opposed to clicking all-day meeting) I dont like the all-day meeting settings as they are out of sight at the top of the calendar and easily missed. His calendar then shows blocked time and nobody misses seeing that he is away. To do this Open a New Meeting.

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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. That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

When I interview for a job I interview the person interviewing me and try to get a feel for whether we will work well together. Good boss, bad boss On one interview I went on, when I met the two men who would be interviewing me, I met the first one and thought, "OK, so he seems like a nice man and I could work with him."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. If you do arrange to meet with them, be prepared with questions and information so they will see the benefit. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Minute taking made easier.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. CONFUSCIUS SAID, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.&#

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. When you meet this potential employer, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. They are interested, now what?

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. I’m a visual person so it really helps me to plan my way to my goal. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

The Reminders box is the same box where your calendar items pop up when they are due, so should be familiar to everyone. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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MARCH 15, 2009

I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. This really works for us and is so easy to use. Reminders for Me: For reminders for myself I tend to use Tasks in Outlook a lot.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

If there are any deadlines or appointments, put them in your boss’s calendar or task list with appropriate reminders. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You will see it makes your work life much easier. Hire smart! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? I used to call that BS when I was young, but maybe he has a point. How did I do it?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

That is why I suggest when you go to an interview you should ask questions and find out exactly what “providing administrative support&# means. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

I bet they never asked you that question at a job interview). Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Now how would you handle that situation? (I Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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