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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

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For every remote employee who may not be present during a meeting, there are on-site individuals that are not mentally present. Contributing to the conversation and being present is important regardless of where you work. Avoid Distractions: Be present in the conversation and avoid the temptation to multi-task.

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When Using Your Cell Phone can be Bad Manners

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Our technology is moving ahead full speed, but it seems our etiquette is lagging behind. Every time we turn around there's another article on etiquette. Why does all our good etiquette sense go out the window just because we are a cell phone? Do we need it? Hands-free cell phones are convenient. Cell phone technology is great.

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Power Up Your PowerPoint With Templates!

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Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post Feng Liang I stumbled upon this corporate presentation template at Cone Trees that I can actually use for my work, it wasnt cheesy types that usually come up in the search, so it thought id share :D. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

Professional Assistant Blog

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. You usually are the main source of contact for any and all questions in your department, including clients asking questions.

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Common Courtesy in the Workplace

Professional Assistant Blog

If you present yourself as a neat freak or an in-between, people most likely will perceive you as a good worker. You start to wonder how they keep their personal items at home organized. But in the office, you have to show that you are a neat person, since you are showing people how well you perform at your job.

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Outsourcing - Good or Bad?

Professional Assistant Blog

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?