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OCTOBER 18, 2008

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

You actually end up thinking that you are working harder, yet you are reducing your productivity by about 30%. Thats quite a bit of work that you could be catching up on throughout your day, each and every day. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Believe it or not, this can lower productivity.

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Then a bunch of co-workers show up in costumes. Do you like to dress up in fancy or scary costumes for this occasion? Do you want to dress up at the office, but not sure what to wear or if you even can? You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. What are you dressing up as? What a sight!

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AUGUST 13, 2008

Do you follow particular religious holidays, but arent showing up in your calendar? In this case, I dont have to worry about taking extra days off, since I dont really follow the religious holidays that I was brought up with, which in turn, are part of the regular holidays that come up each year.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Do you feel jittery each time you receive a task that needs to be completed yesterday? There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it. I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! Whats next?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I think Tasks is one of Outlooks best-kept secrets, but it shouldnt be and is a great way to follow up on items. If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? There are two ways of backing up your e-mails. Are you familiar with this?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Common Courtesy in the Workplace By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 10, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you always end up cleaning up after your colleagues? These notions may or may not be true, but its how you are viewed by your manager.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity Y our manager sends you an e-mail with a spreadsheet attached. Now only the subtotal rows will show up, instead of all of the details in between. Click Special.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 08, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "What do I have to do today? You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

This happens to me from time to time. Since I am an administrative assistant for 30 staff, which includes 6 managers, it can get a little hectic at times. Imagine at times that you are bored out of your mind, going around to other staff members asking for work. Think of ways you can help manage the workload.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

You can even register your cell phone and your managers cell phone as well. If they try to call you, they can be fined up to $15,000.00. Imagine how happy he/she will be when you tell them this. You can find the National Do Not Call Registry for the US here.

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MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

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AUGUST 23, 2007

Each and every day, Administrative Assistants alike face these challenges from either one or more Managers. Here are some basic steps you can take to handle these types of situations: Take about 5 – 10 minutes to write up a plan of what tasks you have to complete (you can also do this on your Microsoft Outlook Task bar).

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

Having nothing to do is such a time waster. Thats how I ended up getting my current job. Thats how I get things done around my office, since I work for about 30 staff, which includes 5 managers. You should see my follow-up list. I usually follow up ever 3 business days on outstanding items. Its quite large.

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? We share ideas, skills and even ask guest speakers to provide up-to-date information and trends on what we need for our careers.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

I would be able to do work without too many interruptions , have quiet time, since the walls and the closed door (at times) would stop the noise from reaching in. I work in a large firm now where it’s mainly an open concept area, with only the managers having their own offices.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Dont know how to organize yourself and things are starting to pile up? This will prevent clutter, but dont put too many file folders in the hanging file folder, since it could break over time. We actually use labels that we print up on our laser printer, instead of using a label maker. It just looks more professional.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

Up until recently, I too felt this way. Recently, I started volunteering through my workplace, since they allow us to have a certain amount of time during work hours. You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life? This is great, but I still try to do this outside of work.

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AUGUST 14, 2008

Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers. If you are at the office and all else fails, call your IT department and they can reset your account for you. If you need to remember lots of different passwords, try using RoboForm.

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JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Make sure to follow up on your commitments. Follow these 5 easy steps and over time, your boss will notice that they have made a definitely wise decision to hire you on. Do show that you can help out, but if you feel that you are becoming overwhelmed due to too much work (realistically), then let your boss know.

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MARCH 6, 2008

First of all Ive worked for an organization as an admin asst for years and during this time I have seen many co-workers leave and have had to put up with a lot. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? A reader recently asked me this question: Saw your web page and felt that I want your take on my situation.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Since our department is mainly made up of females, I seem to help the office balance in a more serene way. Being a male administrative assistant has its ups and downs, but the ride is definitely exiting and fulfilling. As a male, I have worked as a admin several times throughout my career.

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JULY 22, 2008

What I discovered is a time saver and e-mail management tool that is a best-kept secret. Sometimes taking the time is the biggest hurdle, but this one is well worth the effort. I have written previously that to manage my work e-mail better I asked friends and family to send e-mails to my home rather than work.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

If you need to warm up your lunch, please try to keep it in the lunch room. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Its up to the individual to analyze this culture in addition to the individual relationships around them. The constant noise from that drives me up a wall. What makes that right?

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