On The Job

JULY 13, 2009

It’s almost impossible these days to find a company that doesn’t have a statement about how to treat customers – but they don’t have anything written about how to treat one another,” Pearson says. Pearson says she’s already had inquiries on how to send the book to people anonymously. This is a very interesting topic.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip. Last week I was asked to speak to a group of assistants in Sweden about personal branding.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I’ve actually written a few blogs on how to work with confidential documents and not being the office gossip. Last week I was asked to speak to a group of assistants in Sweden about personal branding.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

So there’s a lot of, you know, office gossip and stuff like that. So you really have to have a really strong head on your shoulders and just understand that you’re there to do a job and you know, don’t fall into the gossip or the watercooler talk or anything like that. You’re You’re there to do a job.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 4, 2010

Don’t Gossip Talking behind other people’s back is like putting your exhaustion pipe to somebody else door, while pretending you’re looking in a different direction. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. Great post.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. And don’t ask for gossip or stories. You can find the images online at Getty Images, Wire Image, IMDB, and any Hollywood site that covers events and gossip such as Perez Hilton. Don’t gossip. Look for it the next day. It’s crowded.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

I passed the HR interview and I am waiting for the answer from the CEO interview. I had 2 initial interviews or tests before I came down to meeting the CEO. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Once you gain experience you can think about how to plan your career. Just be a good person and be you.

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Success

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The foundation’s Neon Future Science program produces one-on-one interviews with Aoki about current breakthroughs and discoveries. That led me down this path [of asking how to] repair our body in ways that we could never do before…. Aoki learned how to sing and play guitar and drums. I am a creator.’”

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On The Job

MAY 26, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Does It Matter Whether You Have Friends at Work? How important is it that you work with people you like? Does it matter if you hang out with them outside of work?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Some situations however need to be kept in-house and only those who are involved would benefit from discussing it and understand what it was about. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 5, 2009

I wouldnt recommend talking about a co-worker with someone at the office or it ends up being gossip and spreads a bad feeling about that person. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. The good thing about apologizing is even though a bad mood was passed along, saying you are sorry goes a long way to making things right. (I

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. LOL I don’t divulge because I don’t have any and it’s not good to gossip. Be prepared that sometimes the job description you’re given when you interview is vastly differently once you’re in the job. This is part 3.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

In hindsight, I can see where they're coming from and how awful that looks. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup. 4) Start temping immediately.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

As with anything in life, know where you want to end up so you know how to get there. It's up to you to figure out how much of the role is what. You can ask in the interview in a nice way. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

It also means going on job interviews or meeting with any agency that calls you because they will often keep you in their database when the right job does come up. It's an inside look on how decisions are made, companies are run, and how to sharpen your soft skills. Be the bigger person and don't gossip!

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Success

JULY 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview is a new feature testing the foundational principles of this 124-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. To view the interview in its entirety, join our social network, Achievers, at Achievers.SUCCESS.com or download the app SUCCESS Achievers Community.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. And networking and social chit chat is always great- just keep it to a min and don't become the office gossip queen! October 28, 2009 1:10 PM Anita said.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Success

AUGUST 3, 2021

Although these quick-results quizzes tell us how we behave, almost all fail to explain why we behave the way we do. That’s why many business leaders are turning to the Enneagram, a personality tool with ancient roots, to learn more about their employees and how to best equip them for success. Type Three: The Achiever.

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