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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

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Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. This can be a rewarding career change for those suited to this type of work.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. February 03, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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That's not my job!

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. As an example, I am now helping my boss with a corporate blog he started and because I have experience with blogging in my personal life, I have used that and now do it professionally as well. Good point Sabrina.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. link] February 22, 2009 busymomof4said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. August 31, 2009 Suzanne said. September 03, 2009 Jodith said.

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. my approach would be.

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. 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. Lets enjoy our day together.© What do you want?