Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Outsourcing has been around for quite some time now and I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of it. The advantage of outsourcing is that you can usually get a bundled rate for the services that you are looking for. Home About Me Advertise Outsourcing - Good or Bad? Everyone could use a little more green in their wallets.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

Its a great piece of software that will help you and you marketing department figure out the best course of action to increase your sites popularity. The best part of this software is that it provides you with resolved IP addresses, which (most of the time) tells you what company visited your site.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

But she is very high strung and doesnt know how to relax even when among friends or on vacation. She can be very trying at times, just a very difficult person. Just a seminar with great information on how to be the BEST Executive Assistant to the President/ CEO. She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Add New, of course, would be used to add a brand new contact. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. Make some suggestions on how you think you can take the load off your plate. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

This happens to everyone from time to time and there are ways to avoid them (at times). This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Make sure you know how to write proper material and your readers will think that you are an expert in your field. If there are some negative feedback, let them go, it builds conversations (of course take out the spam) 2. Skilled writing the key. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors. Always proofread. Controversy is the answer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

We really dont have an excuse because it is becoming increasingly easy to take courses online. All you need is to put some time aside and close your door, or put some earphones on, and plug into your computer and learn. I have had great experiences learning online in interactive courses. I have found them to be really helpful.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

Of course, the inverse also works. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? I even do this with my Gmail accounts.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself being bored out of your mind at times with nothing to do? This, of course, is heaven to some, but like me, cant stand being bored.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? I of course ignored him and went about providing the best service I could. That's a great point, Patricia. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

HA HA This assignment of course is a result of "Just say yes". Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word?? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I find the best time to think about what I need is when I have a nice quiet time to do that. Of course that usually doesnt happen at work so I take about an hour of my home time, but it is well worth it the next day. Being prepared doesnt have to be hectic, but can just be a good habit you get into. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Of course there will come a time when questions about certain things will not have to be asked as it is hoped the new hire will catch on to the office procedures and their initiative will kick in and they will take on these tasks on their own, but in the beginning please ask. I dont see it as a weakness, but as a strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

The little messages we send ourselves each day can have an impact on what we think about ourselves and how we perform in our jobs. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

Of course, the reason could have been that I was up all night with a sick child or wasnt feeling well myself or I just had an argument with my spouse and was still stewing about it. I now have to do another presentation on Monday, but this time with my new knowledge on how to do it better. Thanks Anonymous for sharing.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They seemed surprised that I didnt know she had an alcohol problem because they told me you could smell the booze off her every day, but of course I hadnt noticed. I was mentioning to some colleagues that it was too bad she left as she could have been good with some encouragement. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Take for instance on my first day in my new job, these were the acronyms that were being tossed about in conversations at a meeting where I was taking minutes: DOCAS, DRE, LHINS, NAGWD, OCRI and DAC to name a few and these of course are all pronounced as words. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. What about your work space? Is it neat and tidy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I had taken time off to raise my daughter and when I came back computer technology had gone from DOS to Windows and the Internet was becoming very popular. I was happy just to know how to use the computer. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? I shied away from it however.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sometimes I say to them, "Just give me a hint, how many digits are there in the password, then I will know which one I used?" Of course the simple solution would be to have the same password for every aspect of your life, but nope that doesn’t work. But they refuse to help me out. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? Of course we know that people like this are not the Queen and their self-importance is only from themselves, but they can sure make your life miserable while you are in their kingdom. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

I am planning a local fundraiser to help the family with the costs on November 15th, but of course it will be in Ottawa, Canada and I know most of you are elsewhere. What I wasnt aware of was the many changes the family will have to make to their home to make it habitable for young Owen. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Of course what works for me will probably not apply to you so you need to set up folders that apply to your working situation, but the fewer the better. For instance, I have folders for the Board of Directors, International, Personal and one for Work Information. But what about my boss? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you have to P.S. this far you have missed the point of the P.S. * POSTSCRIPT TO MY POSTSCRIPT ARTICLE My boss read my blogpost and pointed out to me that he thought the correct way to write the post script is: PS or PPS Of course, he sent me a link to prove his point. Good stuff. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. Of course if you are not licensed to do a particular job, or qualified, then you should not do it. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

Each time I went to get my mail I would find my mail in the other Patricias slot or vice versa. Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. Or if I was delivering mail to someone I had to stop, re-think and look for their first name. See what I mean?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. I liked that. Now I have to do it myself.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Our jobs are not limited to just being a “secretary” We may need to look at courses that will help us reach our goals, but the possibilities can be endless when we think outside the box. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

I wonder what kind of service the client would have thought he was offering! Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Needless to say -- it worked!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Sit down dinners Of course if it is a sit down dinner you have to order for the number of guests you have. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course if you know in the probationary period that this is just not the right fit for you, better to get out rather than being in a job you hate. She advised that I should stay at least one year in any job I was in. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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