Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? If you ever have an opportunity to meet him, you should call him Mr. President or Sir and if you are writing correspondence you would write Dear Mr. Like everything else nowadays, if you want answers to just about anything -- Google it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thank goodness for Google , I use it all the time to get answers. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database.

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JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

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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FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Will Google ever stop amazing me? In both of my situations, it would have been helpful if I had given my input.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

So I did what I normally do when I want an answer -- I Googled it! When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. And guess what? Thanks Patty. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience. Take advantage of this time to learn as much as you can and ask, ask, ask. Will Google ever stop amazing me? 23, 1 p.m. (New The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. (New 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

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DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! People are busy and certainly understand schedule changes.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! This happens to me at least once a week and I use that exact same technique to rescue myself. 23, 1 p.m.

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MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings). 23, 1 p.m. (New

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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. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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APRIL 22, 2009

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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AUGUST 1, 2010

There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Some sites use your email address as the log in, while others require you to create your own. But things like email etc, are all logged up in the noggin.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world. Take care, Patricia Posted on 13 September, 2007 8:01 PM Richard Rinyai Hi Patricia, I agree!

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MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I did do research however and read as many articles and books on the subject that I could and then I tackled the article and actually learned something while doing it. Writing on a subject you know nothing about is a good way to learn something about that particular topic. See, it wasnt that hard after all now was it? (New

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MARCH 1, 2009

I have removed the Google Ads as I thought it took up a lot of space and wasnt very useful and included the index of my articles instead so you could easily scroll through and see a list of the articles that have been posted by date. (New If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Depending on how acronym happy your office is, it can be like learning a new language. I suppose we better get used to it as it seems to be a trend and start to learn the language of acronyms and initialisms. Just when I think I am starting to understand my new offices language they throw in a new one that I have never heard of before.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

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JULY 12, 2010

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