Etiquette Gifts Interviewing Phones 
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MARCH 22, 2013
Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 28, 2009
.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
I wanted to dedicate a post on proper rejection etiquette when you are the one having to tell bad news to someone. It’s only fair that if you’ve put someone through a lengthy interview process, bidding process, or asked them to take your call or meet with you, you tell them what happened. When you can afford it, send a thank you gift.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. I recently sent an admin assistant friend a card to acknowledge all the hard work she does every day and included a gift of brownies. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. She loved it!
Service Untitled
JULY 7, 2010
If the customer is a high value consumer, a customer care professional may send out a Home Depot gift card. A customer service applicant might be asked, “If you worked at American Express, how would you give a hug to a card member over the phone?&#
Service Untitled
APRIL 28, 2009
Gift cards. Your volunteers might appreciate gift cards either for your services or for other services/products (i. a nice gift card to a national restaurant chain). Alternatively, a quick (personal) phone call from someone high up at the company can make a lasting impression as well. Write them thank you letters.
Service Untitled
JULY 30, 2010
All it took was my phone number and email address, and I would earn money back on all of my purchases. Costco) Rewards programs gives you gifts, perks, or cash back depending on how many points you have “earned&# by the amount of business you do. Since I am the companion to a few dogs and two horses, it’s a win, win for me.
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