Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Ive found a great resource on the ACT! My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine. Just had to say that, since you seem to be in a panic. Take a deep breath and follow the instructions below. website, which has the following online video tutorials for some of the most frequently used functions in this software.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

At the event I picked up some very practical advise and some fine contacts, but mostly it was just so energizing to be in the company of so many writers who blogged across a whole spectrum of interests (minor league hockey to sassy travel to low carbon living) but shared a real DIY passion for their causes and craft.&#

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Dont think of yourself as a robot. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Remember, the key is to work smarter, not harder.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Even when I am not provided with the resources, I can make things happen. I consider myself and have been in the past, to be an over achiever. I do things in full, completely and beyond the best of my capabilities. I am really into self improvement in any way possible.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Since we can't be everywhere at once and you can't always travel for the training we thought we would share this awesome resource with you. Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

This is a must-have resource. Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. How sad is that?”

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Joan commented that the seasoned administrators who retire will not have available resources to back fill their roles. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. How sad is that?”

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Service Untitled

MARCH 31, 2010

Curious as I was since reading this, and since journalism and real estate both encompass miles of traveling, I intentionally stopped at various different toll booths along the Florida Turnpike yesterday and today and conducted a quick survey among the toll collectors.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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Service Untitled

JUNE 11, 2010

And Erika is not alone since more than half of Americans have a summer trip planned, and the airlines hope to capitalize by the flurry of travelers. Right now 65% of travelers rate complimentary meals as the top in-flight amenity they most like to have included. The lines move a lot faster now.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. a great game and I'm happy for my Canadian friends.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 14, 2010

The downside of the card is the $395 annual fee, but traveling and using the American, Delta, and Continental airport lounges as part of the services provided far out weighs the expense of the annual fee. The downside of the Platinum card centers around the travel and concierge services.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 29, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer complaints to be addressed by airlines Cheryl April 29, 2010 Angry Customers , Customer Service 1 Comment New travel regulations formulated by the Department of Transportation become effective tomorrow on April 29th and will help US airlines better serve travelers.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 15, 2010

Where other companies have decided to cut back and charge passengers to use blankets and pillows while flying, Jet Blue, in the quest to become America’s Favorite Airlines, boasts their Customer Bill of Rights aimed at &# bringing humanity back to air travel.&# Jet Blue’s promise of “Happy Jetting&# may indeed be a reality.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 17, 2010

Most airlines operate on the same air routes, and every day packed planes travel the same routes, so is rating arrival times and customer service just splitting hairs? For those of us who have to travel to the busiest destinations, on-time records seem nothing more than myths.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

It works better if you have a whole pool of resources with different strengths to call upon. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 24, 2010

Examples of perks awarded for poor customer service can include coupons, discounts, free upgrades, travel miles, free hotel accommodations, movie tickets, and the list goes on. The hotel chain was very apologetic, and has offered him points in their frequent traveler program which can be applied to future hotel stay discounts.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once the date and location is finalized, if it requires flight and hotel, then I put a travel sheet on top of the meeting sheet and start to go through that checklist to see what I need to do, from getting the passport ready, contacting the travel agent and arranging for a purchase order, etc. would versus could You are what you read.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We even added free downloadable resources, such as educational articles by Joan Burge, for administrative professionals. Monday Motivators , our longest-running free content, sent out each Monday and delivered directly to your Inbox.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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