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A Cover Letter is NOT Optional!

Job Advice Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection A Cover Letter is NOT Optional! By doing this, the hiring manager will only have to open one attachment and can quickly read the cover letter when opening your email.

Cover Letter Resume Postal Code 2009

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Our role is important to the success of executives and managers everywhere. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

Management Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Management Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. We both had similar skills, education, etc. Great post Richard.

Postal Code 2008 Cubicle 2007

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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I look like that!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

It used to be the secretary did everything for the boss, now the executives do a lot of their own administrative work, such as email management, so a background as an admin assistant can certainly help. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Keep your Inbox running on empty

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 April, 2009 Keep your Inbox running on empty There are so many e-mails coming at us these days that e-mail management is very important. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! .

Time Zones IAAP Administrative Professionals International

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

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IAAP 2010 Time Zones International

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10 Things = Frustration

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Managing your workload from home when you don’t have everything you need. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Networking Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

Being on the phone was a very important part of my day and it was still going to take a big part of my time, but I could better manage it by scheduling a time to make my phone calls. Pay attention to what might be taking all your time by keeping a time log and then try to manage it, rather than letting it manage you.

Environment Time Zones IAAP 2010

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That is not in my job description.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I find that generally administrative assistants are good in a lot of different areas and are in a unique position of being in a close working relationship with management that could open doors to new work experiences and better overall job satisfaction. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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What happens at the office Christmas party, stays at the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2008

Interactions can be casual, but you also want to show your social skills and should try to greet as many people as you can. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! So why bother going? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Going Checklist Crazy

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Being organized helps de-clutter any task and makes it more manageable and doable. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

The assistant is also the gatekeeper to manage the flow of paper through the boss’s office. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Be very selective and guard their time. Be prepared and think ahead.

Time Zones IAAP Filing 2008

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

I work for 6 different managers as well a staff of another 25 or so. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

Time Zones IAAP 2008 Meeting Minutes

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

They have about 9 lawyers, 2 paralegals, 1 receptionist (me), and a office manager. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Our office manager updates it every morning. New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Postal Code

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars

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Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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Happy New Year! Now don't forget to put the correct year on your.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

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2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. " Warning!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes