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Does it matter if we go to office party?

Laughing all the Way to Work

At our local IAAP chapter dinner we heard a speaker from an etiquette protocol company Savoir-Faire and she suggested that it was very important to go to the office party because it was more about protocol and networking and how you are viewed as a team player than socializing.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

And much like abs exercise, our networking muscle can be toned and firmed up to rock hard, “six-pack” status. Being a member of IAAP is a great place! Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. Include helpful details such as: Name.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

And much like abs exercise, our networking muscle can be toned and firmed up to rock hard, “six-pack” status. Being a member of IAAP is a great place! Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. Include helpful details such as: Name.

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Elevate Your Elevator Speech

The Office Professionals Place

 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Here is my business card. We recently were awarded Business of the Year by Businessweek. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood. Short, sweet, and to the point!

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I think Tasks is one of Outlooks best-kept secrets, but it shouldnt be and is a great way to follow up on items. If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". Excellent material!