Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. Can you think of any more etiquette related items while riding the elevator?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2015

If the person writes you a letter, memo, or email thanking you for something you did, it is good manners to acknowledge it with a card, return email, or phone call and once again, all you need to say is, “I received your letter and would like to let you know that I so appreciate you noticing my efforts.”. Say instead, “Thank you.

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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 would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

I sat at my kitchen table watching my phone blow up while people were emailing and IM’ing me all at the same time wanting to know why they couldn’t get on the call. I am copied on highly confidential information and I read emails that seem to be written in a new language – sales speak. I’m going to keep reading your blog regularly.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Fear not, here are my 25 top tips to help get you noticed on LinkedIn. Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. If someone accepts your request, then adhere to polite etiquette and say hello and thanks. Have you listed your email address or how people can get in touch with you? Be social and engage.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? DO use email for informational purposes (i.e.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Proven tips on maintaining your competitive edge as an administrative or executive assistant. Fill out the subscribe box (your email address) in the right sidebar of this page and click subscribe. You will be notified instantly by email each time we add a new post.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? If you want to hear the real secrets of star-performing assistants, join our free webinar on June 4 called The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce: 25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence! Or maybe you checked good listener.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2015

Instant access to the recorded program featuring Joan Burge (link will be emailed to all registered attendees). Sign up today and you’ll receive: Admission to the live event with Joan on May 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. 15 minutes of Q&A with Joan. Come prepared and bring your most pressing challenges!). Register here.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. The first one means to share email addresses, continue to keep in touch, and socialize on your own time individually.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Here are some tips you should follow before you get into the spirit: Check to see if others will be doing the same. Do you have any more tips to add here?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? Eclipse gum is offering employees this and all you need to do is submit your best stress relief tip and how chewing gum helps you get rid of the bad stuff at work.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

There are several ways to minimize your risk of getting sick this flu season, so follow these tips to avoid reduced productivity and days off work. If a coworker is coughing or sneezing, communicate via email or telephone so you don''t have to come into close contact with the person.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Katrien will be taking that flight next week so let’s try to get all the information, tips, and tricks to her as soon as we can! Monday Motivators™ is a weekly email sent from Joan Burge that gives you a little kick start to the week. These emails will include work advice, life advice, and sometimes how to find that good balance.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Next week I would like to talk about meeting planning and give you some scheduling tips that have worked well for me.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Here are 9 great tips on making you a better blogger: Credentials are a must. Do you feel like you want to voice your opinion about other topics?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? Do you feel jittery each time you receive a task that needs to be completed yesterday?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 21, 2016

Tips for finding the best options for flights, hotels, ground transportation and more. Whether it’s helping you plan a trip together or you need an in-depth training session on TRAVO.com, please email us at help at travo dot com. Take a moment to review Joan’s video about Webinar Etiquette in advance.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

Here are Some Good-Sense E-mail Etiquette Tips E-mail Salutations: Although e-mail is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. This is a great tip from Jane Watson of J. That way the reader can relax and continue to read the email knowing you are not shouting at them. Jane Watson of J.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity | Main | 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites » Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day Think about this today!  Go here if you are reading this in your email.) Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 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. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

” When sending emails to your client, take the time to address them by name, like “Hi, Susan,” or “Dear Jim.” Simply beginning an email with the content is disrespectful and makes it appear that you are too busy to include a proper greeting; thus, too busy for them. and proof your email before you send it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 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. Click OK and voila!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 7, 2010

You can also find more Microsoft Excel tips and tricks here. Give it a try yourself and see how quick it can be to manipulate information from vertical to horizontal and vice versa. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post soruba Nice blog. Now you have a larger area to work with. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

One of my readers asks: Ive been reading your blog for the past few months and really appreciate all the information and tips you provide! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post eurobillion This post has been removed by a blog administrator. Try as I may, but she annoys the heck out of me.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. Money/gifts contributions etiquette. Answer every email/request right away even if only to say you got it and keep you posted on answer. This is part 1. Yes, No Boxes. Then exit as quietly as you entered.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 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. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets If you are not the organizer, you still have a responsibility to provide available dates in a timely manner, set a reminder to make sure there is an agenda and if there isnt, email to ask for one.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Associates e-bulletin helps and tips.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Associates e-bulletin helps and tips. Lets enjoy our day together.© Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Main | Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity » 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity As you search for your ultimate personal productivity blueprint, don't forget to think about how you get going in the morning.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   Are you a T.V.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Associates e-bulletin helps and tips. Lets enjoy our day together.© Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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