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AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" We joke about it, but it is distracting. Oh where or where is my password?

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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. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

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?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info.

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MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Not that I wasnt interested but I could only do the very basics. Good point Sabrina.

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APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Would you recommend College or Vocational/Business school? considering taking Office Administration.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JANUARY 13, 2009

I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" However now with the economic times I think travel will be a no go for some time yet. Happy New Year to you as well.

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JANUARY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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JANUARY 3, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Good thing I checked. Needless to say -- it worked!

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JANUARY 18, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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JUNE 14, 2009

I was wondering what type of experience or training does one need to aquire to support a Board of Directors? Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Every Board or Director has their own preference.even if there is a true protocol that minute takers KNOW we are supposed to follow. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Share any special training you have received with others in the office or online. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Other ways you can learn new things is to: Subscribe to feeds from various admin or business sites. Encourage sharing tips and tricks among the admins in your office. Oh where or where is my password?

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JANUARY 24, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" 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.

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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MARCH 21, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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MAY 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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