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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive found a great resource on the ACT! My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine. Just had to say that, since you seem to be in a panic. Take a deep breath and follow the instructions below. website, which has the following online video tutorials for some of the most frequently used functions in this software.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Dont think of yourself as a robot. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Remember, the key is to work smarter, not harder.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Seminars for Professional Assistants

Professional Assistant Blog

Even when I am not provided with the resources, I can make things happen. I consider myself and have been in the past, to be an over achiever. I do things in full, completely and beyond the best of my capabilities. I am really into self improvement in any way possible.

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Answer the phone now and then. If you turn white and get all knee-wobbly at the thought of picking up the phone and introducing yourself to a prospective client, keep your day job. The best free writer’s resources Reply poch January 8, 2010 at 6:50 am I have a phobia of breaking a client’s trust so I’m not a full-timer.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Employees are being asked to do more work with fewer resources during these tough times. Pick up the phone. Don’t gossip at work. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? Decide the message you want to send others and then stick to it. Take the high road.

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