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Tips to Be Present at a Networking Event

Jen Lawrence

One big challenge with going to networking events is staying present and engaged. With the outside world constantly threatening to pull our attention and energy away, it’s important to create boundaries that keep you focused on the task at hand – learning and networking. Learn how to create your networking event goals here.

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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

Are you stuck in an unfruitful networking cycle? Attend a networking event. Gain a bunch of social media followers. Sign up for another networking event… and the cycle starts over. To make the most of networking events and the relationships you form, set goals for your time there.

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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Your Company Can Make an Impact—These Event Planning Tips Can Help

Success

It’s more than simply getting people together and allowing them to network , all while creating a memorable or enjoyable experience—the approach is different, as are the event planning tips companies used to rely on. However, two-plus years of being virtual means we’re now looking at the next generation of events.

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How to Successfully Run Virtual Events

Worxbee

There’s a lot that needs to happen behind the scenes to make them successful, so here are some tips to make it happen: Have a clear agenda An online event relies upon well-crafted resources, including presentations, polls, and any other interactive component. Sharing content snippets to social media. to get the word out.

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A day in the life: Lorna Cowan, Visit Belfast

Practically Perfect PA

One of the great benefits of running Practically Perfect PA is the chance to meet some extraordinary assistants either face to face or through social media. She has worked at Visit Belfast for the last 5 years and she is a member of the @BelfastPAs networking group. What are the main aspects of your role?

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. This makes a stressful time even tenser. Past performance reviews.