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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

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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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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was taken on a tour of the premises and they pointed out the office equipment I would need to use and introduced me to everyone we met. They have about 9 lawyers, 2 paralegals, 1 receptionist (me), and a office manager. I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. " Warning!

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

There were charges for audio visual equipment that we never ordered. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning!

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Are you worried about job security?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Get knowledgeable on how to work the various office equipment. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Be a team player.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I felt if we were prepared and equipped to do our jobs, it could seem like we were laughing all the way to work.but I also like to have fun at work too. Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. " Warning! 411 Look Up 411.ca