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JUNE 14, 2009

Some things I have on this list is a memory stick with the minute templates, tentcards, meals ordered, meeting packages, pen, notebook, highlighter, calculator (I hate math so just in case they ask something that requires mathematical skills) and attendance records to establish quorum for each meeting. It is interesting work.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. I bet they never asked you that question at a job interview).

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Hire smart!

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. I asked her questions to prompt her and got her talking about minute taking while I took notes. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Internal e-mails amongst co-workers should have a business tone to it as well, although less formal. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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APRIL 10, 2009

For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. I get internal newsletters and other information-type e-mails so I have a folder called News and dump everything like that in there until I have a chance to go back and read it or delete it. Makes my life simpler.

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JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

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JANUARY 19, 2009

You usually answer according to what you see on the display and say “Hi&# , thinking it is an internal call, but they are transferring an outside call so you end up sounding unprofessional. Meeting documents: some people have it printed single sided and others double sided. (to Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Follow up with the meeting organizer to request agenda and/or meeting materials, pre-reading, etc. Where is the meeting being held? If it is an internal meeting, has a meeting space been booked? EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Enter it in calendar.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. This post has been removed by a blog administrator. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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JANUARY 24, 2009

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MARCH 15, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. The bring-forward system is easily adjustable to different needs in the workplace and oh so easy to use, but very necessary.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

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AUGUST 1, 2010

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. If you would like to e-mail me at pattyannrobb@rogers.com, I would be happy to give you extra tips. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 13, 2009

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MAY 24, 2009

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JULY 26, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I always like to hear from other assistants. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 13, 2010

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APRIL 5, 2010

Assess which meetings can be adjusted without too much disruption. Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there. Depending on the importance of the impromptu meeting, it may need to be changed to another timeslot to accommodate his or her calendar. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

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JANUARY 18, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 27, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. [link] All the best. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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MAY 10, 2009

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MAY 23, 2009

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JULY 5, 2009

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JULY 20, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Thanks for linking to my blog on your website and if I am ever in the area, I will let you know. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 29, 2009

EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I've added to my favourites! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 15, 2009

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JANUARY 15, 2010

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

This is a great summary of real-world tips for making minute-taking easier. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Oh where or where is my password?

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