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6 Communication Tips for Executives and their Virtual Executive Assistants

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For example: Chat communication tools. Here are some examples of communication rules that clients have used: Any quick messages should go via Slack (or your chat app of choice). For example, by having “to do” at the front of the subject line. It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting.

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5 Hiring Tips in a Virtual World

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For example, your process should include guidelines such as when and how to respond to applicants. Try to give examples of why the role is desirable. While you might not be a fan of being on camera, it’s about etiquette and setting a professional tone. An impartial selection process. A process that can be repeated.

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Proper E-mail Use Critical to Career Success

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Just as parents need to define appropriate etiquette for dining and dating, they should tell their children that their e-mail habits create immediate impressions, too. For example, when I direct my all-day seminar on “Business Writing That Works,” I devote the last hour to e-mail guidelines. No, there are other reasons.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

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You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Too much information.

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For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. Point being.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

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The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? What a neat idea for businesses too.