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AUGUST 21, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 21, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Networking H ave you noticed that Administrative jobs have been more and more difficult to find? 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.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Do you feel that you should have some sort of control over these files on how you find them, for future reference? That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

This site just saved my company a ton of money! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post deals nice site about deals thank you Posted on 30 October, 2009 5:56 PM Anonymous Thank you! Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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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. Also, a fun feature is you can chat (i.e. Thanks for the tip!

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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? This happens to office workers all of the time. It even happened to me a few times, where people would create files themselves, then send it around to others to review and make changes, but never save it on the network drive.

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write.

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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? How would you feel? Would you prefer the client to calmly and rationally give you information on their issue? Were all human and should treat each other that way.

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JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. This definitely helped my position.

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. The world economy seems to be having a melt down.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My all-time favourite however is colleague. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

Do you fear that opening an e-mail will cause a virus to roam around your firms network and do some potential damage? 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. Youre not alone.

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OCTOBER 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Business Card Window Envelopes By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity H eres an interesting envelope that I found on this website. Many software-developing companies provide web hosting services. It is easy and very cheap to use.

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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., If theres something you cant find, dont hesitate to contact me by e-mail here or click on the Submit A Question link at the top of this page. unless you specify that you would like me to.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Someone needs to take over your responsibilities during that time. all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company. Another option is to create templates in Microsoft Office and either e-mail them to everyone or place them on a network drive for everyone to access.

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MAY 9, 2010

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I had always made a point of getting to know the various assistants I worked with as I found it to be useful for both of us. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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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. Hiring a freelancer can have great benefits. Truths of a Shy Writer can help you when you’re in a bind.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. I leave an excel sheet on the company Server that only my IP & station login can Access and keep it updated. Lets enjoy our day together.© August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid.

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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. Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

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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? Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. 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! This same thing happened to me as well as one of my readers. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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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. By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the person that purchases stationary and other items for your department?

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JULY 12, 2010

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. Morgan Chase & Co. Lynn has worked at HPTI for 8 ½ years and was thrilled to be recognized at this level.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

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. They most likely will stop using your product/service, but also, they would end up telling their friends.

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JULY 29, 2009

With references like these how can I lose? 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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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AUGUST 18, 2008

I understand that our society evolves over time, but the acceptance of this might be forthcoming. 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. That goes for men and women.

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OCTOBER 20, 2008

There’s quite a list of services that Kallout offers, such as search, reference, shopping, news, etc. You can also read my article on How to Search Within a Company Website here, if you are diong research in this area. Use any or all of these research options to your advantage. What services do you use for your research?

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JANUARY 15, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Going Above and Beyond "Work" By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity D o you find yourself going into work day after day, week after week, feeling like you could do just a little more? I went through quite a few companies before I found my dream job.

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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. Sure, there are times that e-mail is appropriate, such as when you need some sort of record from a client to fulfill their product order. At least you will have proof of it.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. Cheapest domain name can be seen online where it can be registered at very low rates. The online backup stores online data and keep its record for security and recovery purposes. Thus blogging is becoming the norm at these cafés.

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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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 28, 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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. 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. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

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. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. 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?&# What would you do in place of it?

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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. Once you’ve created your subtotals, follow these steps on creating only subtotal rows: Highlight everything from the headings to the grand total. Click Edit, Go To. Click Special. Click Visible cells only and click OK.

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