Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

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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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Tag people and companies in your status updates. If someone accepts your request, then adhere to polite etiquette and say hello and thanks. Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Out of sight means out of mind. Use the AIDA copywriting formula (Attention, Interest, Desire and Action).

Social Media 233

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. All the more reason you have to show your executive the benefits you will drive; the benefits your executive will derive from sending you and how the company will benefit. It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You would be surprised at the amount of errors I have seen in this very important first introduction to a company. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. If you have typos in your resume, what does that say about your attention to detail and pride in your work? They are interested, now what?

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