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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

I worked as an Investment Advisor’s Assistant, completed my CSC (Canadian Securities Course), but soon after, I realized that this wasn’t really for me. We strive for an “open door” policy, but of course, there are times when the managers hold meetings or make phone calls and have their door closed.

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JANUARY 18, 2008

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Its inevitable, but its part of your job description.

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JANUARY 4, 2008

Its a great piece of software that will help you and you marketing department figure out the best course of action to increase your sites popularity. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 We use SmarterStats to review our page views, hits, resolved IP addresses, etc.

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MARCH 27, 2008

Add New, of course, would be used to add a brand new contact. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Save the new e-mail distribution list by giving it a name that this corresponds to whatever it is being used for.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do you feel that you could be helping the client even if you dont know the answer to their issue right away? Keep in mind that they are the ones that are paying your salary.

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AUGUST 28, 2007

Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 and would like to get their help on getting these done. Make some suggestions on how you think you can take the load off your plate.

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MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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JANUARY 15, 2008

There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life? Up until recently, I too felt this way.

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JULY 16, 2008

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. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This definitely helped my position.

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DECEMBER 11, 2007

If there are some negative feedback, let them go, it builds conversations (of course take out the spam) 2. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 3comments for this post Chris Salazar Good points. Id like to add two important notes: 1. Enable comments and like you said do not screen them.

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MARCH 3, 2008

Of course, the inverse also works. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 The key to quick transitions, I’ve found, is to keep local copies of all emails. I route my email accounts through Outlook so there are hard copies of everything just in case.

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

This, of course, is heaven to some, but like me, cant stand being bored. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do you feel that your boss could offer you more tasks, but keeps telling you that theyre putting things together for you, but never do?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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MARCH 20, 2008

Our jobs are not limited to just being a “secretary” We may need to look at courses that will help us reach our goals, but the possibilities can be endless when we think outside the box. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Of course, be sure to check with your co-worker first before providing his or her information. Who are you?

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