Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

See what you can change about yourself, don’t try to change others. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. Try to understand that change will happen, no matter what.

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Professional Assistant Blog

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. This doesn’t mean that you have to go out for beers or go to a movie. Don’t break your promises.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Some e-mails are useful, but I don’t always have time to deal with them right away. Don’t worry, these e-mails do not get lost or are completely out of sight. Share what you have learned with your boss. This has been a great way to clear up a lot of unnecessary e-mails at work. It will be worth the effort.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. I also learned not to open e-mails first thing in the morning, but to clear up any urgencies, or open mail, etc. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. I am sure we all have the same complaints.

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