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‘Nice to Meet You’: The Art of Being Introduced

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If you are new—or a little rusty—to the world of networking , important introductions might feel intimidating or even awkward, especially if you don’t know what to say. Networking is ultimately about building relationships and reputations. Networking and introductions are organic, not formulaic. Show gratitude.

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5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview

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Think of examples of when you have successfully used those skills during an internship, part-time job or volunteering [experience].” Tap into your network of contacts. Speaking of social networks, don’t forget to make use of your own collection of contacts. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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Networking best practices for assistants

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Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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Throughout the book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as how she painlessly eliminated a $5,000 credit-card balance. Arm yourself with key examples of your great performance, including how you’ve helped the company. Example: Lapin’s current fun list includes going out for drinks with girlfriends every week.

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Education & Experience Don’t Guarantee Success—Attitude & Habits Do

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Your network of contacts matters, but you can’t always control who you interact with. For example, you should have broad, flexible, long-term goals detailing your plans for your long-term success. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. 5 Things That Are Keys to Your Success.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to outsource, the following tips and examples should be helpful: Deciding what to outsource. For example, anytime Apple changed its operating system or upgraded Siri, her company needed to adapt. “We This article was published in February 2015 and has been updated.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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Paul joined Charter Communications in 2015, and is responsible for all human resources strategies, policies, and practices for more than 101,000 employees. Just as with the examples Paul and Jodi shared, the benefit of connecting humans must be recognized at every level of the organization.