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Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My all-time favourite however is colleague. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 9, 2010
As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! 23, 1 p.m.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 29, 2009
With references like these how can I lose? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.
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. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks Carol. That is a good site too.
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