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Links Round-up September 8, 2010

Jodith — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a stellar Labor Day.

Here’s the links I’ve tweeted in the last couple of weeks with great tips for Administrative and Executive Assistants. Click here if you want to follow me on Twitter.

Need to brush up your PowerPoint skills? OfficeArrow has a 3-pack training deal officearrow.com/d…
Complacency Can Lead to Administrative Career Extinction julieperrine.com/…
Use the Windows 7 Calculator’s New Modes, Features, and Worksheets online-tech-tips…. (This is a really great article. The calculator function has been wonderfully expanded in Windows 7).
Transitioning from Coworker to Supervisor | Business Management Strategies & Workplace Communica… officearrow.com/m…
Managing Holiday Weeks http://www.theassistantsloft.com/the-daily/2010/9/1/holiday-weeks.html theassistantsloft… (I just discovered this site. It’s got some great content).
Connect to a Projector in Windows 7 online-tech-tips….
5 Ways to Make a Database For Your Customers ducttapemarketing…
Conditional Formatting: Highlight your most important mails – Microsoft Outlook 2010 – Site Home… blogs.msdn.com/b/… (I’ve talked about managing your boss’s e-mail before. This link has a some great how-tos.)
Add Headers and Footers to a PowerPoint Presentation online-tech-tips….
Befriend Your Supervisor, Advance Your Administrative Career officedynamics.co…
Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Let Your Inner Star Shine officedynamics.co…

Aren’t you proud of me? I shared the list before it was out of hand this time.

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Links Roundup – August 24, 2010

Jodith — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Here’s a list of the links I tweeted during the last few weeks. If you’re into Twitter, you can follow me at http://twitter.com/admnarts.

What I’m Reading: 10 Excel Secrets Every Admin Should Know – Admin Secret adminsecret.monst…
What I’m Reading: Add a Cover Page to a Word Document online-tech-tips….
RT @mmangen: #ExcelQueen Tip: CTRL+D Uses the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format into the cells below.
RT @TechTipTweets: Need to print a #booklet in MS Office, make it into a PDF first. news.office-watc…
RT @OfficeArrow: Successful People Think on Paper – a great topic by the great @Radiant officearrow.com/t…
RT @MakeWordsHappy: What do you think? The 8-hour workday: Reality or Myth? eatyourcareer.com…
What I’m Reading: Defining What Your Administrative Support Really Means :: Julie Perrine International, LLC julieperrine.com/…
RT @brambleberry: 5 Metrics your small business website needs to track: http://ht.ly/2pohU
Have a great tip to share with administrative professionals? Submit a guest post at Administrative Arts #IAAP administrativeart…
RT @2minuteswithava: Are your passwords at least 12 characters long? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/16/password_security_analysis/
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – It’s a Happy Birthday Monday! http://bit.ly/aj7KmT
What I’m Reading: Getting a Raise: What Not to Do | Job Satisfaction | OfficeArrow http://bit.ly/c1uBAP
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Profess… http://bit.ly/bNVH1G
What I’m Reading: Virtual Assistant – THE Blog About Our Industry » Developing Confidence in your VA business http://bit.ly/bJwXBF
What I’m Reading: Increase Security by Enabling Account Lockout in Windows 7 http://bit.ly/bLkg4n
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networ… http://bit.ly/9TY5y1
What I’m Reading: Test Your Password Strength http://bit.ly/doIUZI
What I’m Reading: Add Transition Sounds to PowerPoint Slides http://bit.ly/cigbOO
What I’m Reading: The Social Profile Interactive Tool | Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing http://bit.ly/9JKCAa
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Administrative Assistants Look for Hidden T… http://bit.ly/crql7a
What I’m Reading: Top Business Book Recommendations | OA Book Club: Professional Development Books | OfficeArrow http://bit.ly/buoDcK
What I’m Reading: Manage Time in Front of a Computer Screen with Eyes Relax http://bit.ly/dbuaXv
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Administrative Assistants Assert Themselves… http://bit.ly/c1qeb2
By popular demand…kitten pics. These are about 3 weeks old. I’ll upload more recent pics later. facebook.com/albu… facebook.com/albu…

Wow, that’s a bunch of links. I really need to do these weekly so I don’t overwhelm you.

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Links Roundup – July 16, 2007

Jodith — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Here we go again. All of the links and tips I’ve shared recently on Twitter (or at least those I thought you might find interesting).

What I’m Reading: 25 Things a Professional Woman Should Never Wear – Admin Secret adminsecret.monst…
What I’m Reading: Add a Linear Regression Trendline to an Excel Scatter Plot online-tech-tips….
RT @TarotByArwen: PEOPLE! It’s "bated breath" not "baited breath"…unless you have minnows/worms/crickets on your tongue?
RT @VTVA: If a job is huge, break it up into sections & schedule 2 or 3 times in your day to work on it, or delegate the job altogether.
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Training Managers to Maximize Your Talents officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: Insert Action Buttons into a PowerPoint Presentation online-tech-tips….
RT @KarenFromTEA: This cheat sheet by Google can help you search more efficiently on Google: google.com/help/cheat…
What I’m Reading: Need to Change Excel Details from Vertical to Horizontal or Vice Versa? theprofessionalas…
What I’m Reading: 10 Body Language Blunders – Admin Secret http://bit.ly/cmNw3F
RT @DanSchawbel: Job-Search Desperate Measures http://dld.bz/k6cc
What I’m Reading: Ask the Career Consultant: How to Deal with a Nosey Boss | The Career Consultant | OfficeArrow http://bit.ly/avZaEq
RT @ben_iaaphq: 5 Free Alternatives to Photoshop You Should Try http://bit.ly/attzlx #IAAP
What I’m Reading: How to Make a Twitter Background | VATrainingOnline.com http://bit.ly/a9regI
RT @OfficeDynamics: "Knowledge has to be improved, challenged and increased constantly, or it vanishes." — Peter Drucker, management expert

Have you read something on the web recently that you’d like to share here? Leave the link in the comments, and I’ll add it to the next list!

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Links Roundup June 23, 2009

Jodith — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Time for another roundup of links I’ve posted through Twitter. If you want to follow me through twitter, I have two accounts: Admnarts is for my business/administrative support type tweets, and Jodith is for my personal/spiritual/political tweets.

What I’m Reading: Break it Up: How to Deal With Employee Conflicts | Business Management Strategies & Workplace Co… officearrow.com/m…
RT @OfficeArrow: For those looking to break into the field! RT @RunningTheShow: 5 Steps to Becoming an Assistant http://cot.ag/9kZ3k6
RT @mkebiz: Social media is more than just Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn: http://ht.ly/1YOUQ (via @BraniganComm) ** GOOD ARTICLE
RT @mmangen: RT @ProjectCenter: Using Charts and Graphs for Content feedproxy.google…. -via @sixrevisions – some great tips here!
RT @LissaDuty: 5 Things You Should Do in Social Media to Get Heard socialmediatoday…
RT @LissaDuty: RT @marketingbyDM: Very cool tool – Elevator Pitch Builder from Harvard Business School (RT @ducttape) http://ht.ly/1YGce
RT @eBossWatch: Surviving a Demoralized Office: Coping as a New Hire at a Dispirited Firm… facebook.com/ebos…
RT @eBossWatch: Matters The Best Bosses Are The Most Self-Aware: feedproxy.google….
RT @ben_iaaphq: Avoid These Red Flag Terms in Office Email [Office Culture] lifehacker.com/55…
FYI Using the word “lame” to mean bad is an insult to those who are truly lame.
If you post video blogs or screencasts, add a transcript for the hearing impaired. Accessibility = more readers. #blogging
What I’m Reading: Are You Visible at Work? | Job Satisfaction | OfficeArrow officearrow.com/j…
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Where’s Your Groove? officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: Restrict CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Access to Local Users Only online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: 3 Great Places for Free PowerPoint Templates online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » Bonked Heads Don’t Make for Repeat Customers doitmyselfblog.co…
What I’m Reading: My Favorite Feature: Quick Steps – Microsoft Outlook 2010 – Site Home – MSDN Blogs blogs.msdn.com/b/…
What I’m Reading: Microsoft Excel 2010 : Excel Team Favorite Keyboard Shortcuts – Part 2 blogs.msdn.com/ex…
What I’m Reading: Quickly Add a Chart to a Word Document #tech online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today’s Administrative Assistant: Building Rel… secretaryhelpline…
What I’m Reading: How to Watermark Photos and Images #tech online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: A Quick Guide to Transitioning from a Corporate Job to a Home Based Business | Job Search Resour… officearrow.com/j…
What I’m Reading: Rename the Administrator for Better Security in Windows 7 #tech online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: Updating Emergency Contacts | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow officearrow.com/o…
What I’m Reading: Avoid the Post-Vacation Slam: Eight Tips for Taking Time Off | Office Organization & Office Effi… officearrow.com/o…
What I’m Reading: Tips to Improve Speed and Accuracy of Data Entry and Transcription | Office Organization & Offic… officearrow.com/o…
What I’m Reading: Shakesville: Massive Medicine Recall shakespearessiste…
What I’m Reading: Convert a PDF to a Word Document the Easy Way online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Succession Plan – Does Your Company Have On… officedynamics.co…
RT @smashingmag: 30 Pure CSS Alternatives to Javascript – speckyboy.com/201… facebook.com/perm…
RT @KISSmetrics: 9 Free Keyword Research Tools from Google http://klck.me/Ak6
RT @_kimrandall: Design Your Email for Delivery & Response help.verticalresp… – some good tips here
RT @OfficeArrow: Equipping a New Office Space: What’s Needed From the Ground Up officearrow.com/…
What I’m Reading: How to Opt Out of Facebook’s Instant Personalization | Electronic Frontier Foundation w2.eff.org/deepli…
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Executive Travel, Where do I even begin? officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – SMART Goals for Administrative Assistants officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: Create Keyboard Shortcuts to Open Programs online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: ¡Que chiste! Bilingual staffer fired for speaking Spanish – HR Specialist thehrspecialist.c…
What I’m Reading: Discover How to Save on an Office Copier, Free Resource Nation, Inc. Buyer’s Guide smallbusiness411….
What I’m Reading: Stop an LCD Monitor from Flickering in Windows 7 online-tech-tips….
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Looking Forward – Skills to Learn for 2011 … officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: How to Organize and Manage Employee Files | Human Resources Information & Employee Benefit Servi… officearrow.com/h…
What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Getting Help With Your Career – Jeff Keller officedynamics.co…
What I’m Reading: Acing the Cover Letter: 8 Dos and Don’ts | Career Development | OfficeArrow officearrow.com/c…
What I’m Reading: Edit Images Online for Free with Aviary online-tech-tips….

Wow….what a lot of links. I hadn’t noticed that I’d skipped this feature the last couple of months, so there was a bunch to share. Hope you enjoy them!Similar Posts:

Weekly Links Roundup – April 9, 2010

Jodith — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:01:00 +0000

Here we are again, links gathered from around the web for your perusal. I’ve started to leave the retweet links in the lists, in case you’re interested in looking up the person I got the link from. If there’s no RT name, then it’s one I came across on my own.

Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Fully Utilize Your Talents – Optimization http://bit.ly/bb8Yep
Six Questions to Ask for Powerful Testimonials | Copyblogger http://bit.ly/cYR3GH
RT @danielscocco: New on Daily Blog Tips: 10 Tips to Manage Criticism http://bit.ly/cfJWLx
RT @DanielaSteckel: Career – RT @MonsterCareers: Become an Executive Assistant http://mnstr.me/crvpFT – good advice here if you’re looking to step your career up to the next level.
RT @mortgageva: #ProductivityTip – Wondering where all the time goes? Try using a time log for a couple of weeks
RT @OfficeDynamics: I’m So Scared of Public Speaking – an assistant’s perspective http://twitthis.com/yirl5h
RT @PostBourgie: RT @madcritic: Newspapers get whiter while nation grows more diverse http://bit.ly/b6wAe8 – yeah, it’s not office stuff, but interesting none the less.
RT @BostonAd_min: Do you Volunteer? If not, look into it ASAP! Read how volunteering can boost your career! http://ow.ly/1ypIw
RT @OfficeArrow: Career Advantage: Keep Your Skills Up-to-Date http://ow.ly/173GHp
RT @SmartVAforU: The Art of the Introduction: Top Ten Tips http://is.gd/bfwSS
RT @eBossWatch: #WorkplaceBullying TV news boss creates worker snitch plan – Boss seeks "battery drainers" http://ow.ly/173IQe

A note about hashtags (those links that start with #). Hashtags are used in twitter to have an easily searchable stream in twitter. Everyone posting to that stream uses the same hashtag. If you click on one of those links, it will take you to the search page for that hashtag on twitter. I haven’t included them before, but I’m slowly indoctrinating all of you into being twitter addicts like me….bwahahahahahaha.

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Semi-Occasional Links Roundup April 12, 2010

Jodith — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Sorry for the lack of links lately. I’ve been too busy to watch Twitter and read blogs, but I did manage to spend some time this week reviewing things and have a few links for you.

Learning How to Say No
"Being Negative in the Workplace Only Hurts One Person, Yourself" – http://bit.ly/6oah44
Do you tag your PDFs? Online Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
Want to round numbers in Excel to certain multiples like .25, .50, .75?
RT @mmangen: 10 Basics for a Successful Business Blog http://bit.ly/atLrsG ….basic but important info
RT @OfficeArrow: There is a fine line between being persistent and annoying
Mail in green Sprite can tabs by 5/30 & Sprite will donate 10 cents to @Habitat_org -up to $500K http://www.spritetabsforhabitat.com/
RT @TechTipTweets: Want to put images of your #PowerPoint slides in another app? Save them all as pictures at once. http://bit.ly/12c6cH
RT @OfficeDynamics: Getting back on track after job loss. http://is.gd/bkhiZ
RT @OfficeArrow: Try new attitude today.One that says you know how great you are, even if everyone else doesn’t…..Confidence is everything
Ethical Consumption | Sustainable Living with a New Furry Friend http://bit.ly/96kQlk
Tapping into the hidden job market 3 ways: Push, Pull, & Maintain strategies: http://bit.ly/1281hp
How to make a great first impression: http://ow.ly/1u4aY ….Good Advice!

That’s it for now. More next week.

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Links Roundup February 19, 2010

Jodith — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:53:47 +0000

Once again, here are the links for administrative support tips I’ve shared with my followers on Twitter in the last week . If you want to follow me on twitter, my twitter page is here.

Tips and templates for administrative professionals. http://ow.ly/18MLL, also templates to thank your admin.
Would SalesData mean more in an #Excel #formula than $A2:$F$874? Create a Named Range. http://bit.ly/vmurQ #smbiz #b2b
Need to delete items in your #BlackBerry? Select, use the DEL key and confirm with the enter key
Office ‘bullying’ a grey area for employers http://bit.ly/bFf007
RT @OfficeArrow: I took some advice from a business article and googled myself. Highly recommend it.
Have you taken this color career test? http://bit.ly/b223oL Mine told me, strangely enough, that I should be an administrative assistant
Warning: Anyone posting #Lost spoilers will be unceremoniously and immediately unfollowed!
RT @TechTipTweets: Sending a file to someone who may not have Office 2007? Send it as an earlier version. http://bit.ly/5hJw
Great safety tips for dating. Women take note. http://bit.ly/chbb4b (via @CruelSecretary )

That’s it for this week. Have a good weekend, everyone.

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Links Roundup – February 4, 2010

Jodith — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:44:39 +0000

Here’s my non-so-weekly links roundup, listing all the links I’ve shared on Twitter in the last couple of weeks.

11 Common Blunders in Web Design
Want to make an Appointment out of an Outlook email? Drag it from the list to the little calendar. http://bit.ly/wa5iH
Getting Your Name Off a Hiring Blacklist – WSJ.com http://bit.ly/dfv0xv
Abstract Thoughts Prompt Literal Physical Responses – NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/afTmW8
Webinar: Building a Better Relationship with Your Boss http://ow.ly/16tQUH
All About Workplace Relationships: Enter to Win http://ow.ly/16tQUI
The Seven Deadly Sins of the Job Search – Lusting After the Wrong Job http://tinyurl.com/ybp4ot8
Grammar tip for the day: It’s “should have”, not “should of” as in “I should have eaten breakfast.”
Stop Toxic Coworkers and Other Bullies – There are toxic people in every environment – toxic fam http://ow.ly/16tPLN
20 Writing Mistakes that Make Any Freelancer Look Bad http://is.gd/7oJVm
How to Avoid Malware on Twitter & Facebook: 8 Best Practices http://j.mp/2ldqx8
8 Reasons for Bad Communications Between Executives and Assistants http://bit.ly/ccAxF1
Watch Your Mouth – Part 1: Explain Yourself http://bit.ly/aB68Al
The Bottom Line: Five Contract Negotiation Tips to Help Lower Your Meeting Spending http://bit.ly/778I36
News from OA | OfficeArrow – Upgrade Now and Save: 2009 Prices Still in Effect (But Not for Long!) http://bit.ly/8EPqhA
Sort Firefox Bookmarks by Name or by Folder Automatically http://bit.ly/5xtbBF
Gmail Takes the Lead on Email Security | Electronic Frontier Foundation http://bit.ly/6539vD
Create a System Restore Point with a Desktop Shortcut http://bit.ly/4Y6o7V
Gramarye: A little about Hubby…(a good lesson for us all, never stop learning) http://bit.ly/7hAzMA

That’s it for this time around. Have a good week, everyone.

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Weekly Links Round-up: January 15, 2010

Jodith — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:56 +0000

Here’s the weekly round-up of the links I’ve tweeted recently for those who don’t follow me on Twitter:

9 Toxic Coworkers to Look Out For and How to Protect Yourself From Them
RT @CarlaYoung: Tip: end your workday by preparing for the next! Tidy your desk, inbox and plan your priorities for the next day!
RT @KarenFromTEA: Wkplace Admin Tip: When visitors can hear co-workers talking on speakerphones, discreetly shut their doors for them.
25 Design Freebies From Blogs You Should Read
How to Add Music to a PowerPoint Presentation
Office Insider : Sharpen up your spelling
Monitoring Social Media: What’s Being Said About Your Company On-line
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” Maya Angelou
Cutest Video of 2009 “Surprised Kitty” Just because you haven’t seen it enough. (I can’t help it. This makes me smile every time I watch it.)

That’s it for now. Have a great weekend everyone!

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Weekly Links Round-up – 12-18-2009

Jodith — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:00:03 +0000

Here it is, the list of links I’ve shared this week on Twitter.

7 Effective Approaches for Handling The Office Criticizer without Using the Fire Extinguisher – some great tips for dealing with the hypercritical coworker.
50 Ways to Show You Care Without Spending a Dime – really sweet suggestions for making your feelings felt in this difficult economy.
Real-Life Resume Blunders to Avoid
Will Your Computer Replace Your Filing Cabinet? Deciding Whether a Paperless Office is Right for You
Wrap It Up In One Little Folder
Can You Believe How Mean Office Gossip Can Be? – Read the whole article. There’s some good advice on how to defuse gossip.
Up, down, all around: navigating in Excel

I’ll end with a joke I retweeted from someone else:

What do you get when cross a godfather with a lawyer? An offer you can’t understand *giggle….snort….giggle*

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Weekly Links Roundup 12-11-2009

Jodith — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:05:18 +0000

Time for another edition of our Weekly Links Roundup. These are the links I’ve shared on Twitter for the week ending December 11, 2009.

Be Careful with Voicemails
5 Laws That Protect You During Layoffs
Being Thoughtful Just Got Easier: Jack Cards is All You Need
Executive Perspective of the Executive Role – This is 3rd of a 3 part series, and I recommend reading all 3 parts. It’s quite good.
How to Create a Facebook Page That Attracts Millions of Fans
Keep it Simple: Limit Your Choices
10 Funny Ways to Decorate a Coworkers Cubicle
Avoid Crash and Burn Webinars: 5 Insider Tips to Virtual Public Speaking
Envelope Addressing Etiquette

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Weekly Links Round-up 11-27-2009

Jodith — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:27:34 +0000

Oops….I forgot the weekly round-up last week. Since this is a short week, though, I’ll just roll two weeks into one.

Here’s all the links I’ve tweeted over the last two weeks. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving! For those not in the United States, you have a great weekend, too.

Be Careful When Adding Coworkers to Your Twitter List
Add Attachments to a Meeting in Outlook Without Resending the Meeting Request (I actually didn’t know this. Thanks, Richard!)
Outgrowing Projects: When to Know You’re Ready to Move On (meant for freelancers, but could apply to any job)
Want to Have an Impact of Microsoft Office 2010? Join the Software Beta! (Highly recommend this if you have time. The more administrative professionals that participate in the Beta and give feedback, the more likely it will function the way we want it to).
Five Places to Find Free Images for Marketing Materials (If you don’t belong to OfficeArrow, I recommend joining. It has a wealth of good information.)

That’s it, folks. Have a wonderful and safe holiday! I’ll be back on Monday with more great tips!

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