Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 17, 2009

Would it also be nice for the client to call every so often to commend your company on something that they did right and went above and beyond the call of duty? Imagine how much more receptive the customer service representative would be if you tried to deal with your issue in a more positive manner. How would you feel?

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AUGUST 21, 2008

You would think that higher paying jobs would be the first ones to go, since companies would be losing more money by keeping the executives on board. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You can find Administrative jobs in your area here. What are your thoughts on this issue?

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 unless you specify that you would like me to.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Whether you need help fixing up that company website, proofreading a report that your boss needs right away or even compiling reports that your boss gave you today and is asking for you to complete it yesterday. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Someone needs to take over your responsibilities during that time. Also, if people are writing e-mails, memos, etc.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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AUGUST 13, 2008

However, I did work in another company where the family was of a particular religion and they were the ones that owned the entire company. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. Check with your company to see if they have a similar program in place. I found your blog.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? If you’re looking to purchase ACT!

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

There are some companies that, unfortunately, don’t allow for purchases such as stationary , fax machines , toner , etc. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 to be obtained from outside sources, other than the specified and approved vendors that have been set up.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

They most likely will stop using your product/service, but also, they would end up telling their friends. Now picture how many people would have a negative image of your company? Following proper customer service procedures will help you build a better business relationship with your clients and make your company look brighter.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

It would be interesting to see how many companies would allow for this type of dress code, since quite a lot of places have client visits on a regular basis. I worked for a software company with a casual dress code and men and women both wore shorts all the time (it was in Houston and warm close to year round).

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2007

Many software-developing companies provide web hosting services. A person calls another person living far way through an internet phone service. The affiliate program is a program that let other individuals promote a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. It is easy and very cheap to use.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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OCTOBER 9, 2008

You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 R emember to create a filename for each year, so you can keep yourself organized. So try creating a spreadsheet yourself and let me know how it works out for you.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Cheapest domain name can be seen online where it can be registered at very low rates. Thus blogging is becoming the norm at these cafés.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Click the little number 2 shown below to collapse all of the details in between all of the companies. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Click Edit, Go To. Click Special. Click Visible cells only and click OK. Click Edit, Copy or CTRL+C to copy.

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&#

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APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

Affiliate marketing lets organizations advertise a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. There are many online companies which are providing web hosting services. These services also include marketing as well as web design. The website design should always meet the theme of the company and its products.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Also, make sure to tell your colleagues about this great service to improve your department’s overall productivity. You can also read my article on How to Search Within a Company Website here, if you are diong research in this area. What services do you use for your research? Which one do you find most comprehensive?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Unfortunately, with my company, we have a standard template that we use and cant change it. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 At the bottom of this list, you will also find a template where you can click to get even more templates via Microsofts site. Presto change-o!

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Heres an example of what happened with me.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

I went through quite a few companies before I found my dream job. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. But that’s another story.

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MARCH 3, 2008

However, before you route mail through any other service, or route mail from another service to your work e-mail, youll want to be sure that you are not violating any company security restrictions. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

I always need to keep myself occupied with some sort of task, whether it be filing, updating our companys database with client information, etc. I know that he doesnt like the company were working for. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Im out of ideas!

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MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 One thing that always bothered me in my last job was when I had my door closed, people would still knock and ask me questions that weren’t urgent.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Patty March 01, 2010 Patricia Robb said. When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Thanks Patty.

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. I cultivate the art of disappearance and unreachability on such occasions :-) JK May 10, 2010 kinoshi said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , gold medal , hockey , Olympics , professional assistant , Vancouver 2010 Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. March 01, 2010 Chrissy said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

I have been an admin for about five-and-a-half years and have worked in a construction company, an investment firm and for a large publishing firm. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant.

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