‘My Ribbon is gone!’ This is a common exclamation by new Office 2007 and 2010 users. We come from a long line of “double clickers” even though precious little needs a double click. One of the things you might actually double click on is a tab on the Ribbon (Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.). If […]
If you spend any time at all on Twitter, you’ll eventually run into this problem: It’s overwhelming. A person can easily be consumed by constantly scanning the scroll of a Twitter feed. You can’t possibly read it all, of course. The solution: Twitter lists.
At odds with a co-worker on how to handle a joint project? Tactfully Speaking columnist Colette Carlson suggests you politely point out that it is a joint assignment. Say, “Your perspective is very valuable and I’ll give it some thought.” That gives you time and distance to go back to your desk and think it […]
In business writing, bullet points often replace regular old paragraphs, with good reason: Readers can scan them faster. Stick to these standards for using bullets effectively:
Sarah spent the afternoon working on a quarterly report for her boss, only to hear this when she delivered it at day’s end: “This isn’t a final version, is it? It won’t be a problem for you to work overtime today and fix this, will it?” Her boss just delivered a question trap—a leading question.
I recently read an article in Inc. magazine about the “5 Qualities of Remarkable Bosses.” As someone niched in training administrative professionals, I feel strongly about adapting these skills to grow everyone’s career.
It’s possible to have a messy desk and still know which pile holds what. But it’s definitely more difficult to think clearly if you’re surrounded by clutter. Here’s how to clear the deck:
Question: “Last year, when family matters required my attention, I left my full-time job as a graphic designer. I have now decided to semi-retire and would like a part-time position with flexible hours. I am 53 years old and don’t need a lot of income. I would like some advice on how to state my preferences to potential employers.” —Ready to Cut Back
Many people have used Find for years in Microsoft Word without ever clicking on the More>> button. Find More Here are all the things you can look for specifically: Your search words in the case you type them in, so This, THIS, or this. Words that sound like other words (searching for cash, will also […]