Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people. Thanks for visiting!

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As the election ramps up, it will thrust us back into ongoing issues and conversations such as abortion, LGBTQ+ progress, gun control and much more. As 2023 wraps up and the election year begins, decisions about how to handle politics at work are looming. A recent NBC headline reading “ Is America ready for a Biden v. Trump sequel?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Email is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-worker's favourite, OMG! Writing all in caps is a form of email shouting. This is the commonest form of color blindness, but it affects only.4 Is that the message you want to send to your recipient? 4 percent of women”.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In remote work, however, such forms of expression and engagement are limited. Amy Casciotti: As discussed, turning on the camera generally helps keep you engaged as well as speaking up when questions are posed or when you have questions. Another way to stay engaged is the oft-forgotten follow-up after a meeting.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Over time, failures dash our self-confidence , etiquette dictates our behavior, and it becomes more difficult for adults to be completely open and honest about what they think. They do not give up. It has been theorized by some that play is an integral form of learning,” he says. “It “This is a real strength.”

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

A core tenet to building global company culture is understanding who makes up your employee base. There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette. In any form, these moments should: Feature waypoints for the future and the progress already made toward company goals.

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2017

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. It can be tempting to send a form thank-you note that you find online, and that's OK to a point. But they all read the same, and the receiver will recognize a template.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could. If someone accepts your request, then adhere to polite etiquette and say hello and thanks. If you don’t currently have an up to date CV you can turn your LinkedIn profile into a PDF. Does this really matter? Always personalise invitation requests.

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Worxbee

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Without a process in place, it’s easy for communication to end up all over the place and for important messages to be missed. Some clients set up their own system for subject lines too, so that people are clear when an email needs them to take action. It’s not generally good etiquette to try calling in without a booked meeting.

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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 invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In fact, 47% of candidates never receive any form of communication from the organization they apply to, even past 60 days after applying. Practice Common Etiquettes Just like in our day to day lives, practising common etiquettes can make a world of a difference when it comes to a positive candidate experience.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. For example, I set up a sales dial-in call with about 40 people from every continent on the call. I am the EA to the CEO of a global conglomerate.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Even though 6 billion emails are sent every day, almost no one agrees about simple things like email etiquette, how to organize a note, or whether emails are considered private or not. The 99 tips in this article make up the best in email practices: 4.) Why is it that when it comes to emails, there are no accepted standards?

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OCTOBER 20, 2013

As I drive through my neighborhood to exit for work, I see many houses all done up in preparation for the grand evening of Trick or Treating. Even the adult homeowners dress up and open their grand foyers to the adults for their own treats while the children receive large candy bars and all sorts of goodies! Hello Monday Motivators!

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The history of employee monitoring’s various forms. Well, that’s a classic form of employee monitoring right there. Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Almost two years back, the pandemic had brought about a complete change in the field of recruitment (almost overnight)—forcing talent acquisition teams and recruiters to come up with an alternative. Read more: A recruiter’s etiquette guide to remote hiring. Also, remember to follow up on candidates after each stage. Collaborate!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 18, 2017

Dr. Daren Martin’s presentation on showing up like an owner – and not “just an admin” – provided many great examples of how we can choose to show up, from dress and grooming to meeting etiquette to original professional contributions. Ownership and Mission.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Just when small-business owners become accustomed to one type of social media marketing it seems another one crops up. This convenient form of reaching potential customers can help even the busiest entrepreneurs expand and grow their businesses. Text Marketing Etiquette. The History. Build Interest.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

Fortunately, there are lots of shortcuts to making connections fast in a new team – here’s how to hit the ground running when you’re joining a company as a contractor: Take notes Whether you prefer to take literal notes or mental ones, make sure your eyes and ears are open from the moment you turn up for an interview.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Checking up on friend is as easy as a “What’s up?” The questions arise, when we begin to think about applying traditional etiquette rules to this progressive style of communication. text and a picture message is a fun way to make a joke.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

E-mail is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-worker's favourite, OMG! 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. Writing all in caps is a form of e-mail shouting.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

E-mail is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-workers favourite, OMG! 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. Writing all in caps is a form of e-mail shouting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 20, 2007

A co-worker of mine was in the seat behind him and in shock watched the man take the snake out of the backpack and it then proceeded to slither up to his shoulders and neck. Car Pooling If taking public transit is not an option for you, try forming a carpool, or drive to a Park n Ride and commute from there. And this is a true story).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

I wanted to dedicate a post on proper rejection etiquette when you are the one having to tell bad news to someone. Do not ignore their emails or calls when they follow up asking about status or the final outcome. And give just enough of an explanation on why they couldn’t be picked, but not so much that it would be bad form.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

DO NOT use email as a form of relaying disturbing news (i.e. This may be a case when you pick up the phone and discuss the issue. It’s so easy to use and just as fast yet we don’t pick up the phone. However, in many situations it may be the most effective form of communicating.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.    A while back I wrote How to Waste Time and Lose Money Networking where I shared that follow up is the most important step to networking.    Sometimes it is the only step people do consistently. 

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AUGUST 31, 2009

I chose deal with it myself and was then able to print out a nice RMA form, along with a pre-addressed shipping label. Include the form in the package with the product you’re returning, mail it off, and then wait for the refund. they cover the postage for you.) It was very simple.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Fill long registration and checkout forms with one click. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers. Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength.

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On The Job

JANUARY 5, 2009

Everyone here knows that you are such a suck-up to the boss because you're too insecure to speak up for yourself. Smith , an etiquette expert says: "Imagine the words bouncing off of you and rolling onto the floor. Many of us grow up with certain habit patterns ingrained in us that we owe to our families of origin.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 16, 2008

There were only certain types of paper and glass that would be accepted and if your cans were not completely cleaned they were not picked up. E-mail etiquette rules will also be essential to follow, and will become the new standard for business writing. We had a long list of what could and could not be put in the recycle bin.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Then, all files are set up in an excel file with columns for File #, property address, closing date, owner (whatever data important) - then sorts are run and printed so files can be referenced and found by whatever criteria you need. This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

If employees are walking around screaming or cursing, that’s obviously going to distract customers and lead them to form negative impressions of your company. couches taking up space in the middle of a store don’t make much sense). Employees speak properly. Employees are empowered to do what’s necessary.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 5, 2008

If successful, I will write a post to everyone letting them know its up and running. If I do end up coming up with a little extra time in the future, I will write a post on it. If I do end up coming up with a little extra time in the future, I will write a post on it. There are quite a bit of AA forms there.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs. We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. Or that your organization requires a degree before you can move up?

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