Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you are going to enter another staff members cubicle, make sure to knock first.

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Success

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Businesses have had an eye on improving products meant to help make life as a business owner much easier, whether you are overseeing thousands of employees or decorating your own cubicle. Their large, flat leaves filter toxins, which makes your office air healthier to breathe,” says Kasey Hurd, Arbor Day Foundation e-commerce manager.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Guest Episode Video Transcript Joshua Jahani Managing Director of Jahani and Associates We are delighted to introduce Joshua Jahani. Known for his sagacious financial strategies, Joshua is a lecturer at Cornell University and the managing director at Jahani and Associates. Embrace technology as a tool to democratize financial prowess.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 30, 2013

A couple of weeks back I spoke to a local contingent of budding "productivityists" about team task management at Q College. But before I do that, I thought I''d offer Productivityist readers a closer look at some of the team task management solutions I''ve explored over the years. too bad, because it was a great tool for creatives.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 9, 2017

 Workers in these spaces consistently report making more connections, learning skills faster, and feeling more inspired and in control than their cubicle-dwelling counterparts inside large companies. The second, more powerful trend is the steadily climbing number of freelance, independent, contingent, and temporary workers .

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Our HR managers confirm this unique differentiator greatly impacts candidates’ decisions. “Gen Zers are looking for flexible, open-minded, future-focused firms that are fluid with technology and are willing to continue to adapt new platforms and tools to continue to propel the organization and its employees forward.”

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 23, 2015

All too often, we get caught up in self-promotion at work—a great tool for building a strong professional reputation—but it’s not a “zero sum” game: For me to “win” doesn’t mean anyone else has to “lose.” Acknowledging others is a key trait of great managers. Tell your superiors exactly what you did and how you accomplished it.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 23, 2015

All too often, we get caught up in self-promotion at work—a great tool for building a strong professional reputation—but it’s not a “zero sum” game: For me to “win” doesn’t mean anyone else has to “lose.” Acknowledging others is a key trait of great managers. Tell your superiors exactly what you did and how you accomplished it.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

then act to manage risks. The Issue Tree (or Logic Tree) is the perfect tool for mapping out the challenge at hand. You can use any free mind mapping tool to create issue trees. Option 4 : Sticking to the cubicle until your business income matches your salary means your lifestyle wouldn’t suffer at all.

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Productivity Bits

JANUARY 26, 2016

Plain desks, cubicle walls, and basic office chairs. With a huge interest in technology and startup industry, she works as a Community Manager. She’s keen on new helpful online tools and productivity hacks. Think about workspaces It’s easy to default to basics. It’s cheap, but it’s very uncomfortable.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 4, 2016

In our office it’s chat because when you’re working in cubicles it creates the least amount of disturbance. Do so by clicking “Options,” on the right hand side of the upper taskbar and selecting “Tools,” then “Video Device Settings.” It will store your video or audio under the “Tools,” menu in the “Recording Manager.”

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

Coaches will use tools like visualization, assessments, stories, breathing and mindfulness exercises, project management software and paper-based exercises, emotional releasers, mantras, and on and on. I limit myself to five clients at a time so I can manage another business and write every day. Take vacation on short notice.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. No need to access multiple tools to access your information. All communication history is saved.

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Professional Assistant Blog

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.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! Do you feel like you are going to lots of websites to find the best deal?

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Hard-nosed self-improvement books that preach goals, time management and positive attitudes are invaluable. They say no to cubicle lunches, four-minute book summaries, “multitasking” (whatever the heck that means) and monochrome, microwave dinners. After a lifetime of this, he’s picked up some powerful perspective-granting tools.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If you fail to get this right, as I did with my online men’s store, then your customers won’t care about your offerings, and you’ll have to go back to your old cubicle job. Plenty of tools can help you identify rising tides: Buzzsumo lets you search a website or keyword and find related products and ideas. Choose a product or service.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Utilize technology and social media as a recruiting tool. Millennials grew up in the era of evolving technology, usually being the first ones to try out new tools. When asked about their ideal work environment, Millennials #1 request was working with a manager they can respect and learn from. Be their mentor.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

One piece of advise that I give myself on a regular basis so that I dont feel overwhelmed is to break your tasks down into manageable chunks. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Whats next? Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

To add your countrys or any religious holidays that you follow into your Outlook calendar, follow these 3 simple steps: Click Tools, Options, and then Calendar Options. This should help your manager as well. Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! If you’re looking to purchase ACT! I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

About 90% of my work comes in the form of e-mails, since I want to be able to track anything and everything that managers and fellow staff members send me. Here are 9 steps to creating an e-mail template in Microsoft Outlook : On the Tools menu, click Options , then click the Mail Format tab. On the File menu, click Save As.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Professional Assistant Blog

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. I recently ran into this problem as well.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks. Narrow them down to the amount that you can manage (usually 3 - 5), but some people can do more or less. Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals. Next, add a time frame to each task.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 26, 2008

To combat these problems, here are some tips you can follow: Boredom: Ask your manager or fellow colleagues to see if they need help with anything. Youre there to get paid and get that promotion or raise, so make yourself and your manager proud. People generally gossip at work due to boredom, insecurity, wanting to belong.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

If they prompt you to get it done right away (if this is not your immediate supervisor), make sure to let your manager know. They are there to help, since they are managing you. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Dont feel that you are not doing your job.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 29, 2008

Since I help out a staff of 30, which includes 6 managers, I constantly am away from my desk doing different tasks such as going to the printer on the other side of the office or bringing rush items to the mail room. Are you the type of person that needs to run between your desk and other places on a regular basis? I am one of these people.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

You can even register your cell phone and your managers cell phone as well. Starting September 30, 2008 , you can register all of your numbers with them. This will help cut down on the annoyances for good. Imagine how happy he/she will be when you tell them this.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

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. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Since I am an administrative assistant for 30 staff, which includes 6 managers, it can get a little hectic at times. Think of ways you can help manage the workload. Do you feel that too many people are coming to you and overloading your workload? This happens to me from time to time.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

For this reason, an office with cubicles can sometimes present problems. Annie is a business blogger and self-made entrepreneur writing for Credit Card Finder , the free tool to compare credit cards. Check out our list of top bloggers who managed to achieve idea work/life balance. Note: This is a guest post from Annie Wallace.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Did you attend a few recently? We both had similar skills, education, etc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

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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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

This happens to me quite often, since I help about 30 people, including 6 managers. By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you having difficulty with overcoming a problem? Do you have too many people coming to you at once asking for your help?

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