On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Is it the guy who plays on his phone during meetings? For example, you may think the guy who plays on his phone during meetings is also pretty funny. Do you find yourself thinking up new ideas, wanting to try and match their passion for their work or appreciate learning something new from them? Good listeners.

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Success

JUNE 6, 2023

Sometimes employees quit because they do not wish to abide by [rules and regulations], such as keeping their cell phones stored away while caring for children. If we can learn about pay discrepancies and areas where we can improve, we can prevent those teachers from submitting notice in the first place.”

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Negotiators. If you’d like to learn more about our Blog-A-Thon you can do so here.

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. However, understanding the steep learning curves involved, adding these skills sooner rather than later will allow you to stay ahead. Humans who are actively engaged in learning and development will always have the edge.

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Success

JULY 5, 2021

Was it actually a phone notification plugged into a loudspeaker? Khaled was about 16 and DJing a party in Orlando, Florida where he spent his formative years, when his phone rang. It was from the phone line inside his little makeshift studio in his parents’ house. I’d be lying if I told you it didn’t startle me. Khaled is 45.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2016

What I earn directly correlates to what I eat so I spend some time negotiating terms of employment by asking for terms such as retainers instead of trailing billing, negotiating net terms to as close to zero, etc.  Here are a couple of observations that might help others following the path: 1) Cash flow is king.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

Make it explicit that you want to learn everything you can about them in short order,” Gage says. When a client comes to me and asks for a service outside my area of focus, I refer them to one of my partners, with whom I have a pre-negotiated referral fee. Then call up past business partners, employers and employees.”

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

More often than not, the contracts are fairly straightforward: you negotiate the job you have to complete, and how much the company will pay you. That’s not to say there’s no room for negotiations but in typical situations, it’s about a flat fee. Just remember that phone of yours does have silent mode.

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My EA Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. How there are lessons to learn and experience to benefit from wherever you find yourself. My girlfriend is a pretty big deal.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 17, 2012

People didn’t hesitate to plop themselves down at her desk—even when she was on the phone or heads down working. Aside from in-person interruptions, we’re constantly bombarded with IMs, phone calls, emails and so much more. So, as his secretary, I learned to intentionally leave a few gaps in his schedule each day, just in case.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2014

You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. One of the crucial elements in ensuring a successful relationship is communication.

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My EA Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in. How there are lessons to learn and experience to benefit from wherever you find yourself. My girlfriend is a pretty big deal.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

Negotiate for other compensation/benefits. If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts. Ask about tuition reimbursement. del.icio.us.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Contact us today to learn more and find the right assistant for you. The extent of a recruitment agency’s involvement in each step of your candidate search is up to you. We pride ourselves on our high-quality network of assistants, and know that we can find the absolute best fit for your personal, administrative, or executive assistant role.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” It is encouraging to be challenged and I enjoy it greatly.”

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The Marq

APRIL 9, 2018

After holding a video conference call, reading his website, exchanging numerous emails and texts, as well as talking a few more times with him on the phone, I realized I was dealing with a Professional Thug. As Hafiz put it, “They asked me where I learned manners, I said from those without.” So, what is a Professional Thug?

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 9, 2011

Most smart phones have built-in voice recorder. When nagging deadlines confront you head on, learn to negotiate. Negotiate deadlines if possible to give yourself more time to finish your tasks or project. Jot down notes on stop lights. Review your ToDo list while stuck in the traffic.

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Success

APRIL 25, 2024

Utilize phone calls for connection and to get stuff done Make a phone call? Phone calls from nurses increase survival rates in patients after discharge. Phone calls from nurses increase survival rates in patients after discharge. After all, 76% of millennials feel anxiety when their phone rings. Is this 1998?

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The Marq

OCTOBER 10, 2019

You need to have a regular schedule that's non-negotiable and dedicated to this activity. During this time, I know I'm not doing anything else: no emails, texts, browsing (unless I'm researching), or phone calls. I have to at least bring back what I’m learning in each block of time and make some notes or actually write an article.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 6, 2011

They can help you set and achieve career goals , make smart business decisions, overcome workplace challenges , learn new skills or simply offer an outside perspective when you’re facing frustrations at work. It’s an incredibly fulfilling experience and I believe that mentors learn just as much as those they assist. Please do so!!

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. When you’re ready to have the negotiation conversation, frame your prepared research in a way that makes it easy to see why you deserve the increased pay.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Here are some of biggest learnings: 1. This required web research, data entry and a lot of emailing & phoning back and forth throughout the course of 2 days. It would have been impossible to dedicate my undivided attention to each phone call or email, so the VAs took a lot of work off my shoulders.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Accounting Clerk's Key Responsibilities: Completing basic office tasks, including replying to phone calls, acknowledging emails, processing mail, filing, etc. Internal sales reps sell stocks over the phone and online, while external sales reps sell products through face-to-face meetings. Posting financial transactions in databases.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Learn the value of compound interest and each paycheck pay yourself to your savings accounts as much as you can, typically 10-35 per cent of your paycheck. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 12, 2011

There were no cell phones. Get on a bus and negotiate your arrival later. Information is no longer confined within thick walls, we can learn everything we want about everything we can imagine. Yet, we almost never get on a bus, ready to negotiate our arrival later on. And then went on with our lives.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Keep in mind how long it takes to commute or how you will find a quiet, private place to do phone interviews. Some weeks between commuting, phone interviews, in person interviews, and planning/searching/scheduling/researching everything, I was spending a good 25 hours or more just on my job hunt.

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Success

JULY 26, 2022

While the exercise piece is a pretty specific and, in Sharma’s terms, “non-negotiable,” piece of the 5 a.m. The “grow” period is left for you to learn whatever it is you feel like learning. because following Sharma’s plan means my phone stays in another room. The final 20 minutes allow for even more customization.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

You’d better learn to lead yourself first. Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. When you learn to coax the best from yourself, success is assured. Singer made following his heart the same as following life’s plan for him, instead of fighting it like most of us do.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Get better payment terms by negotiation. Thank you very much for your comment – if you try any of my tips and learn something new come back and tell us about it! OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. thanks for your advice.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. If you say you're willing to negotiate for the right role, at least talks can continue. It comes down to an issue of timing and a numbers game.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk In this economy, every price is negotiable. I see many businesses making this mistake), shop around for phone services or use voip instead and so on. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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