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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Do you have a question or do you want to pass information along to the person. Does it require any further information or explanation? For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Too much information.

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

Tag people and companies in your status updates. If someone accepts your request, then adhere to polite etiquette and say hello and thanks. Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Unlike a traditional CV / resume, LinkedIn allows you to inject some personality so why not make the most of this opportunity.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The lady that disapproved used to work for a very corporate company and happened to be my boss because she was the CEO's assistant. The link is that original post.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The space crew had a robot that waved its mechanical arms and yelled, "Warning, Warning, alien approaching" or such other thing to protect and inform the crew. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Too much information. Job satisfaction is important. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? 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. Too much information.