Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Trust me, it can be very stressful! How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? You don’t want to end up looking for another job.

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Professional Assistant Blog

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. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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On The Job

MAY 21, 2009

Theyre given numerous tips on how to be successful. Take an etiquette class. Many universities or even local business groups will offer etiquette classes, which many college kids dont even consider until theyre seniors and realize their manners border on the ape-like. Also, I cant stress enough the value of internships.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

  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.    But, how do you make sure to organize all of those business cards so that you CAN do the right FOLLOW UP? How do you turn them into actionable information? I Don't!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

Lifes too short to stress out! How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Dont drive yourself nuts about these things.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? It gives you something to look at when you arrive the next morning and lets you know how to get busy right away. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Service Untitled

MAY 27, 2010

If a computer program could tell you such descriptive phrases as “Struggling to contain excitement,&# “Getting angry,&# or “Warm and fuzzy,&# you would know how to address each individual customer to maximize customer service excellence. And that is what the new computer program called Magnify may be doing.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Panera’s attitude towards their employees can only stress the importance of employee satisfaction delivering and contributing to customer satisfaction. Leave a Reply « How to effectively complain over the phone Do toll-free numbers help customer service? It certainly seems the Panera “way&# is a success.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I agree that we should always answer the phone professionally, but if it is a co-worker calling, it seems silly to say "Patricia Robb speaking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, may I help you?" How important is it, really? (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. (for

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. I dont know the subject matter as well as they do because that is not my expertise, but I know how to take minutes. 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 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Effective Use of Phone/Video Calling Recruiters spend 80% of their time in communicative tasks, including interviewing, meeting hiring managers and phone calling. In addition to this, the pandemic has led to a significant rise in remote recruitment methods, including video calls and phone calls.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Get knowledgeable on how to work the various office equipment. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Be a team player. You want to be seen as someone who can work with others. Be the go-to person in your office. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Perhaps even on a little royalty as you pass their way. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. How to get Office fat fast. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. A memory stick is my back up if my laptop and I part ways. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. In todays working world it is probably the norm that we are going to work for more than one person, the question is how to balance it? In my readers example, the problem was the trials of working for multiple bosses when one or more of them is disorganized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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