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Do you have a business card?

Practically Perfect PA

Do you have a a business card? I always felt I should have a business card. I would go so far as to say I felt a bit resentful when colleagues were pulling out business cards in meetings or during networking events and I wouldn’t have anything to hand over to my new contact.

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How Job Seekers Can Project a More Confident Image

On The Job

Even the most confident job seeker has a niggle of doubt every now and again. But there are ways to become more confident about yourself and what you bring to the table. 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.

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3 Tips to Network Better

Jen Lawrence

Give Out Business Cards. Hear me out on this – business cards are still the easiest way to share information at an event. If you’d like to take your skills to the next level, understanding your personal preferences and strengths can help you gain the confidence to make the most of every networking opportunity.

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

Office Dynamics

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. Some stand-out, fun, little-known detail that will help people remember and place you, quickly: [Speak eight languages? Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors? Able juggler?].

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

Office Dynamics

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. Some stand-out, fun, little-known detail that will help people remember and place you, quickly: [Speak eight languages? Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors? Able juggler?].

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A guide to networking

Practically Perfect PA

The challenge is choosing the right ones to attend; networking at the wrong events will waste your time and dent your confidence. If in doubt, attend events that are showcased through trusted institutions – for example, the British Library’s Business and IP Centre. Take business cards. Make and maintain eye contact.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too.

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