Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Options for managing document filing and retrieval. Experts say numerical systems work best if you have fewer than 10,000 files to manage. Geographical sequence, such as by province: with breakdowns by cities, towns, postal codes, etc. Scannable bar codes can speed more than retail checkout lines and inventory tracking.
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 4, 2009
.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.
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Professional Assistant Blog
MARCH 28, 2008
One of the simplest things you can do to help the manager of your dream firm decide if you are right for the job, is to send them a Thank You letter after the interview. But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Did you attend a few recently? We both had similar skills, education, etc.
Laughing all the Way to Work
AUGUST 29, 2009
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. Your role may be just to unclutter their Inbox so they can better manage the important items. Lets enjoy our day together.©
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 14, 2010
While I haven’t done a full study of how many hiring managers read them vs. those that don’t, I can tell you this: when I worked in human resources I ALWAYS read them. I gained a better understanding of the candidate, what underlying skills he possessed and how he might contribute in the organization I represented. One more thing.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2010
Does your boss ever organize a meeting behind your back? That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. . ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 8, 2009
How often I have organized a conference or arranged a Board meeting and after all the organization and planning it goes off without a hitch. I like organizing and feel satisfied when everything comes together nicely, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized?
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