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. Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring.

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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 need to talk on the phone, make sure that you keep your voice to a lower volume.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

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? Remember everyone can hear your phone conversations when you are on a cell.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

But so does the phone conversation with the women was yelling at her kids every few minutes without turning away from the phone ("I TOLD YOU I'M ON THE PHONE! People are answering the phone with a 'Hey, how ya doin'?' Not the right one, says Bailo, founder and chief executive of Phone Interview Pro. Be prepared.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Social Networking Tips. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Here are just a few social networking tips to keep in mind. I scan the ‘feed’ to learn tips and information on a variety of topics, including tech. Send no more than one news story a day.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Social Networking Tips. Remember your etiquette in all settings is vital, even when they are “virtual” settings! Here are just a few social networking tips to keep in mind. I scan the ‘feed’ to learn tips and information on a variety of topics, including tech. Send no more than one news story a day.

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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.”. I am so glad you noticed.”.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

With the increasing use of email as the first choice for business correspondence it opens a whole new world of dos and don'ts for the assistant.Here are Some Good-Sense Email Etiquette Tips: Email Salutations: Although email is less formal than writing a letter it is still polite to open with a greeting. Jane Watson of J.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Home About Me Advertise Who Called? Whats next?

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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? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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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 love your style of writing and have taken away many great tips I’ll use again and again in my work. I’m going to keep reading your blog regularly.

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On The Job

AUGUST 23, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 23, 2010 7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job Its a tough time to be entering the workforce. Answer the phone correctly. "Yo!" is not the proper way.

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On The Job

JANUARY 10, 2011

So, I'm going to save you $400 an hour and give some etiquette pointers that anyone -- of any age -- should take to heart. Leave your cell phone off the table. be aware that others aren't interested in listening to you gab on your cell phone, whine about your bad knees or review the latest Johnny Depp film. Keep your shoes on.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I found this post really useful and wanted to share this blogger’s tips with all of you and point you to yet another useful resource.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I found this post really useful and wanted to share this blogger’s tips with all of you and point you to yet another useful resource.

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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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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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On The Job

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Turn off your phone as soon as you enter the building for your interview. What other etiquette tips should job candidates follow?' Most people won''t forget this step, but some brush their teeth and then follow it up with coffee on the way to the interview. Don''t chew gum. Refer to the hiring manager as "Mr."

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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. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” Here are some tips.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Do you want to walk over to their cubicle while their talking loudly on the phone and give them a piece of your mind? 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! This happens to the best of us all of the time. If so, please leave a comment.

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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 Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. Apparently not, when its by phone. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

My cell phone reception is lousy in this part of the city." "OK, Phone disconnects. I've interviewed hundreds of people over the phone as a journalist, and I've been on the other end as I was interviewed over the phone for magazines, newspapers, radio and television. Avoid cell phones. Sure.prob.lots of." "Mr.

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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. Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Despite iPads, 3D television, and the wonders of Skype , one of technology’s greatest wonders, in my own opinion, is the cell phone. It seems in a matter of 10 years (10 years ago I had my first Nokia bar phone), we have gone from owning ‘mobile telephones’ to ‘mobile do-everything devices’. Can we text an RSVP?

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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

APRIL 19, 2008

I write down any instructions I get from my boss, phone messages or anything I will need to remember to either pass on or do. The Etiquette School of Ohio has a good tip for remembering names. At work I compensate by writing things down. Once I have completed the item, I cross it off my list. I am lost without my notebook.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you receive junk mail, junk faxes and the occasional irritating phone call from telemarketers? Do you even receive voice mails that are left by people trying to sell you something, but you didn’t even hear the phone ring?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 4, 2008

I called someone on their business phone and their voicemail greeting said, “Leave a message and I’ll get right back to you”, but they didn’t identify who they were. Recording your Message A good tip for recording your voicemail greeting would be to write it out beforehand and then read it when you record it.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

If that is the case you will have even more phone calls, meetings and general engagement with other Directors and top-level members of staff. Here are my etiquette tips when it comes to working with the Executive team. Your manager may well be part of the Executive team. Always appear calm even if you are feeling under pressure.

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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!  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 17, 2009

Then you finally do reach a live person and you are so fed up with all of the time wasted, that you start fuming towards the person on the other end of the phone. Now put yourself in that persons shoes. Imagine that you were on the receiving end of the conversation. How would you feel? Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 1 comments for this post Katie Cohen-Hausman It is GREAT to see you post again! Pass this along to other colleagues, so that they can share the wealth of this knowledge as well. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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