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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Executive Assistant Best Job of 2012

Office Dynamics

The profession's best-compensated usually work for the Postal Service, for computer manufacturing companies, or for the federal executive branch. Employers also look out for strong interpersonal skills, as well as organization and management skills, initiative, and most importantly, good judgment. metropolitan area.

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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. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? My employer needs someone who is educated in this program. 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! Ive never used it. Whats next?

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Seminars for Professional Assistants

Professional Assistant Blog

I did manage to find a site that has seminars listed for all of USA, if thats where you are writing from. I provide education for those that need to plan meetings and events for their companies. Administrative Assistants could really benefit from this education. My reply to this reader was: Thanks for writing me.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

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. We both had similar skills, education, etc.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

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. Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets.

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