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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive found a great resource on the ACT! My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine. Just had to say that, since you seem to be in a panic. Take a deep breath and follow the instructions below. website, which has the following online video tutorials for some of the most frequently used functions in this software.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Dont think of yourself as a robot. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Remember, the key is to work smarter, not harder. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

This is a must-have resource. Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Dealing in real time. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?