Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

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. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. What should you say when answering? When is the best time to call someone? and 9:00 p.m.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Ergonomics Phones Health 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions. What’s distracting you in your work? Instant messages? Text messages popping in? I hardly ever use chat nowadays. The only times when I log on is when I’m not intending to do any work.

Management 100

Management Ergonomics Health 2010 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Sort – everything into boxes/containers according to what needs to be done: file , shred, recycle , refer, toss, etc. Dust and polish - give your desktop a cleaning. This will also reinforce the idea of a “fresh start&# for your desktop.

Calendars 100

Calendars Ergonomics Filing Health 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

I believe Tony Robbins said that the art of communicating a “word&# or “meaning&# to another human, consists of 3 parts: The written word: 17% – Tone of voice: 34% – Body language: 49% This means an email is very inefficient (17%), while talking on the phone is worth 51% (17+34). That is worth a whopping 100%.

Learning 100

Learning Ergonomics Health Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Keep the office door closed.

Filing 100

Filing Ergonomics Cubicle Agenda 100

Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

What we know is that there are certain things, and this is why our methodology really focuses on sociology, psychology, and anthropology, because work itself typically requires some kind of collective goal to be achieved together. And we know that there’s long sabbaticals and holidays in some countries, especially European countries.

AT&T 246

AT&T Skills Agencies Goals 246

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Take encouragement or learn a lesson from your past experience and use it to move on to new challenges and opportunities. Organize your errands into a single run.

Management 100

Management 2008 Ergonomics Stress 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

The signature automatically displays at the end of every message and typically contains contact information such as your full name, department, web page, and phone/fax numbers. Create an e-mail signature for all your outgoing mail. It’s like attaching a business card to every e-mail you send.

Email 100

Email Ergonomics Fax Health 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software unique christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Boost your brain power with these tried and true tactics: Ditch your multi-tasking ways. Stay organized.

UPS 100

UPS 2006 Keyboards Ergonomics 100

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you're sending out emails to candidates, find out their past work experiences, skills, career goals, education details, achievements and more. Keep In Mind What Your Ultimate Goal Is Your primary goal as a recruiter would be to schedule a call or a meeting with your candidates or clients. Let's be honest.

Email 60

Email Agencies Social Media Phones 60

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time; organize your errands into a single run; reply to e-mail; etc. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software walt disney stock furniture shipping Phoenix Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

2008 100

2008 Ergonomics Health Holidays 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Then, you’re back in the office after a long unplanned break: the message light on the phone is blinking; both your e-mail and hard-copy in-boxes are overflowing; last week’s next actions are now overdue; you staff and my manager all want a piece of you; and you just want to go home a crawl back into bed.

2007 100

2007 Ergonomics Health 2008 100

The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Technology improvements to cell phones and remote desktop computer access can make it possible to work from virtually anywhere. Working towards an ambitious, long-term career goal is a great way to keep yourself motivated, focused and ultimately achieve success. Dream realistically. Make time for your personal life. Get support.

Stress 100

Stress Health Mentoring Ergonomics 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

Phones 52

Phones Gossip Policies Holidays 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 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 it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them."

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. — ST.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Get a single notebook and use it to record notes, phone numbers, web addresses, ideas, to-dos, etc. Create a list or binder of regularly referenced material, such as phone numbers, and keep it accessible in a desk drawer. Schedule filing time at least once per week. To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week.

2007 100

2007 Filing 2009 AT&T 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The goal is to get INFORMATION and ADVICE which almost anyone can provide, not ask for an interview, a favor, or a job. This reference could be in the form of 3 sentences on LinkedIn, a recommendation letter, or to get their personal email and cell phone number (in case they leave the company). And, it’s actually happened.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

Answer the phone now and then. If you turn white and get all knee-wobbly at the thought of picking up the phone and introducing yourself to a prospective client, keep your day job. He said to first figure out how much work you’ll need to put in to reach your income and client goals. You sit at a desk. Powered by frugal

2010 40

2010 AT&T Stress Budget 40

Energage

JANUARY 31, 2017

The Tampa-based company offers traditional home insurance, as well as coverage for vacant homes, condominiums, manufactured homes, umbrella, golf cart, and dwelling fire policies. A cultural cornerstone at AI happens not during the December holiday season, but at Thanksgiving, which also has a purpose. You hear them on the phone.

Environment 76

Environment Agencies 2004 AT&T 76

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

You know, what’s the goal? So I had to persevere, believe in what I could offer, and that this was a goal I didn’t want to give up on. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) 2. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) I prepared a list of questions that I wanted to ask.

2009 40

2009 AT&T Interviewing Copyright 40