Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Choose events carefully . You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. The challenge is choosing the right ones to attend; networking at the wrong events will waste your time and dent your confidence. Take business cards.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

Typically, how this happens is that an organization will call Office Dynamics and their HR or executive will talk to us specifically about the situation or what skills they would like their assistant to develop. We use this information for a 30-, 60- and 90-day follow-up call with the assistant and the executive to track progress.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. It is a networking event after all. At non industry events I describe myself as a ‘Super Connector and Juggler’.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As you can imagine I am pretty much surrounded by events 24/7 so it made a lovely change last month when I attended the show simply as a delegate! There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events!

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Job fairs are a great chance to practice your networking skills and develop your personal brand pitch. But before you put on the business suit, here are a few things to remember before attending a job fair: · Do your homework. How could your skills fit into that environment? They''re wrong. What does the company do?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Highlight WIFM (what’s in it for me) and help them to see that you will gain skills and knowledge that will be essential for future growth. The role has changed and so must we. Internal & External Training.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Could your communication skills be holding you back? The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. It may not be meeting 30 people or passing out 20 business cards.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. Recently I went straight to the manufacturer to buy over 100 notebooks for an event and they gave me a great price. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible.

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Becoming skilled at triage (AKA, ruthless decision making) means more of your time and energy goes to the important stuff. To do for stack of marketing letters : address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox. Triage breaks down into three categories, according to our friends at Wikipedia.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

Becoming skilled at triage (AKA, ruthless decision making) means more of your time and energy goes to the important stuff. To do for stack of marketing letters: address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox. Triage breaks down into three categories, according to our friends at Wikipedia.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

Administrative professionals play a critical role within companies – one that demands a great deal of organization and skill across a wide range of areas. In many cases, they are even the de-facto cultural ambassadors for their companies.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

That means leveraging a skill we Brits have in spades: subtlety. They see what’s written on your business card. For more information on Jennifer’s session and the event please visit The Assist Conference website. . Blowing your own trumpet should be much less obvious than that. They monitor your Tweets.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Great Apps: Events and meetings. This is a great app for event registration, reception desks and parties. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Zwoor Event HD: Free. Zwoor Event HD: Free. I like this app for events. Meetup Time Lite: Free.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Effective networking is an essential to furthering your career as well as being vital to the success of your business. However, if you always try to get out of networking events or fail to engage in discussions and socialising you’re likely to miss out on some great business opportunities. Practice makes perfect.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Did you use the event as a chance to network with everyone, or stand alone and drink free coffee? Instead of using it as a chance to make themselves stand out from the pack, these job seekers often blend in with hundreds of others attending the event because they haven’t prepared. How could your skills fit into that environment?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess? S-Skills —What special skills does your acquaintance possess?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Take classes, read a book, read current events about new trends that are happening in your field. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Try to focus your attention on things that are going right for you. Expand your mind.

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. You can speed things up by attending the right kind of events. Just attending an event will not create a network. Do the work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? I provide education for those that need to plan meetings and events for their companies.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. We hold meetings every so often (since everyone’s busy and can’t really figure out when these meetings work for everyone), but we do try to meet at least once every quarter.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 23, 2007

In relation to teaching organizational skills as well as skills in word processing and accounting, Bryant & Stratton College recently announced the launch of its new online Associate of Administrative Assistant ([link] degree program. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Remember that you are there to do your job because you have the skills and qualities that your manager hired you for. Over time, you will get the hang of dealing with difficult people and will become easier and easier each time. Eventually, you will get just a little annoyed and brush it off. Don’t let your work performance suffer.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Is it 50% event planning, 10% personal assistant work, and 40% executive assistant/admin work? -Is When you start brainstorming, you can also ask questions to help showcase your talents and skills better too. I’m always very eager to learn a new skill or become an expert in the programs I already know. They answer.)

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

This person sounds like a typical self-indulgent hipocrit who is climbing the ladder because of her people skills (kissing up) and not actual work related skills. After that the accused is going to get defensive no matter how nice you are. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant. At first, I was a little worried about becoming an administrative assistant.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

No cold calling, no website or marketing, no business cards or networking events. Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. This is a niche book about how to make money as a life coach, but the lessons apply to anyone who is trying to build a client list. Their prescription?

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Heres the story I did on resolutions for your career for my Gannett column: The problem with making resolutions regarding your career is that you become so busy with your job, or so stressed by everyday work events that you quickly lose sight of the things you want to improve. Improve skills.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 25, 2010

Doesn’t have an office and most of the time doesn’t have business cards either (the new dial tone being twitter , of course). You know, the type of work which requires only a laptop, a decent internet connection, some brilliant ideas or skills and persistence. Or that clipboard you received at that very special business event?

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