Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Offer to help train others and organize your work as best you can for an easy transition.

2010 100

2010 Stress Resume Cover Letter 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Prepare a meeting package for your boss and bring forward prior to the meeting to give them adequate time to review (hardcopy or electronic depending on your boss’s preference). Provide a contact number.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Calendars International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Once the invoice arrives you should check to make sure everything is accurate.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating 2010 100

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Many agents politely listen, but consider the training course just a supplement to common sense. Training needs to start with a clear objective, and role-playing places the service representative into the shoes of the customer, and helps to bring clarity to particular situations. How do we then make it more interesting and applicable?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Training Etiquette 2010 40

Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2023

There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette. Empathy training for managers can facilitate the conversations needed to draw out these insights and gain a holistic understanding of your company’s sub-cultures.

Time Zones 52

Time Zones Etiquette Negotiating International 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Accept that you cant do everything yourself.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Holidays 100

Service Untitled

AUGUST 27, 2010

Senior managers have to be involved, instead of just delegating training to lower-level managers. Think of the most successful companies operating, and review their values and key processes. The general unfixed nature of business demands new growth because of changing legislation, global competition, and market saturation.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Suppliers Etiquette 2010 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:58 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , evaluation , performance appraisal , performance review , professional assistant , raise Reactions: 4comments: Maura said. I use a place based in Toronto called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

It becomes a finely honed combination of quantity and efficiency developed by knowledge of the product, understanding the needs of customers, training, and the support tools available to the customer service team. Solving someone’s issues with courtesy, honesty and efficiency breeds quantity also.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2010 2006 40

Service Untitled

MARCH 31, 2010

Toll collectors need to have customer service training also. Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. They need to be hired because they can not only do the job, but be able to deal with the customers – just like any other consumer oriented position.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2008 2009 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

At my annual review each year my supervisor asks me if there is some area that I would like to move into and each year I tell her why would I want to close myself into just one job when right now I get to do everything I love. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. Every time I use a bus ticket, I keep a mental inventory so I know when I need to buy some more and dont show up at the bus stop one morning and Oops! no tickets. Do I have everything?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. This meeting was held out of town and those are a bit more hectic because I cant easily go to my desk to get what I need.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Help your customer service staff to help your business succeed Cheryl September 09, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service , Hiring & Training 1 Comment I was pulling into my office this morning when I heard a Zappos commercial on the radio.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Purchasing Etiquette 2010 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employing company vision in customer service training Cheryl September 21, 2010 Culture , Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service , Hiring & Training 1 Comment Every company needs a motivational vision; what you want your company to ultimately become.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Training Etiquette 2010 40

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

So let’s assume the staff is well trained, industrious, customer service oriented, and all around great employees in the sales or service department, but what happens when a customer isn’t satisfied? Here is the time to identify problems, fix them, follow up, review and apologize.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Training Skills 40

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Ford claims that going to a dealer for work outside of the new warranty period may initially present as being more expensive, however in the long run the dealers have better processes, training, and parts as to Ford products. Satisfaction alone does not build a loyal customer. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Purchasing Etiquette Expenses 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

Actually, my office uses the all day events for the staff calendar- that way we can review the top of the calendar to determine what staff is in/out for the day. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. Our office manager updates it every morning. I do like the color features, but I only use the bright yellow for appts that cannot be moved.

Calendars 100

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

Service Untitled

JULY 7, 2010

The first stage of Relationship Care concentrates on existing employees and increasing their training by 20%.

Credit Card 40

Credit Card Customer Service Postal Service FedEx 40

Service Untitled

MARCH 20, 2009

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Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2006 2009 40

Service Untitled

APRIL 2, 2009

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Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2006 2009 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Training representatives and putting processes in place to avoid blind transfers is not rocket science, but a majority of companies still do blind transfers more often than not. The four examples above are good examples of broad categories of customer service frustrations.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Verizon Staples Phones 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Employees need to be better trained and rewarded for exemplary customer service behaviors using team awards, benefits and senior management acknowledgments. Organizations need not be defensive, and should help employees learn and train what will make the customer experience better.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2010 2006 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employee engagement is a force behind success Cheryl September 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 2 Comments Employee engagement is the motivation, commitment, and loyalty of people working in order to further an organization’s interest.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Self Esteem Suppliers Payroll 40

Service Untitled

MARCH 10, 2010

The culture of the company is what the company is all about, and as new employees train with two weeks of classroom training and two weeks of practical knowledge answering customer calls, they are offered money to the tune of $1000 to quit if they feel they do not fit with the culture.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Interviewing 2010 40

Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Remember train, train, train. Employees need to be trained in handling customers and how to address them. The plan includes teaching employees how to deal with customer support on a different and much larger scale, how to talk to people, create content and answer questions.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Social Media Mentoring Etiquette 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Gratitude – A True Measure of Your Service Warmth Chip and John September 10, 2009 Customer Service Experience , Etiquette , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies No Comments “Thank you” are the two most important words in the English language.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Holidays 2006 40

Service Untitled

MAY 15, 2009

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Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2006 2009 40

Service Untitled

APRIL 8, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Help customer focus with the right attitude Cheryl April 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 1 Comment There are a number of factors that significantly affect how well a customer service representative is able to identify and help customers.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Training Etiquette 2010 40

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

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Customer Service 40

Customer Service 2008 Etiquette 2006 40

Service Untitled

APRIL 30, 2009

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Office Depot 40

Office Depot Customer Service Etiquette 2006 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 6, 2009

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Credit Card 40

Credit Card Customer Service Etiquette 2006 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 31, 2009

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USPS 40

USPS Customer Service Etiquette 2006 40

Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer appreciation demonstrated by thank you notes Cheryl May 19, 2010 Customer Service , Etiquette 1 Comment This morning was the closing of one of my real estate properties that had been listed for nearly a year before it finally sold.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette Business Cards 2010 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 12, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Customer retention strategies to boost your business Cheryl August 12, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Customer Service Experience , Etiquette , Little Things, Big Differences 1 Comment Making that first impression in business with the appearance of your web site, the decor, the (..)

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Customer Service Etiquette 2010 2006 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 5, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Working on customer service skills Cheryl August 05, 2010 Customer Service Experience , Hiring & Training , Little Things, Big Differences No Comments When a customer service representative delivers great customer service, there is less stress and less hassle.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Skills 2004 Etiquette 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 10, 2010

Training is based on practice, practice, practice. Training should concentrate on ways to stay calm when an angry customer lashes out, how to choose the response action that will best suit the situation, and innovative ways to bring those volatile interactions to a polite and positive close.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2010 2006 40