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A guide to networking

Practically Perfect PA

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. Choose events carefully .

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How I Learned to Love Selling (and How You Can Too)

Success

Sadly, this is the conventional wisdom on networking: talk about yourself with as many people as you can for just long enough to hand out your business card in the hopes that some of these seeds will sprout, even without watering. Customers for life, they refer their friends to you, and frequently.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

There are plenty of online sites that can provide a place for your digital portfolio to live, including WordPress, Wix, Google Sites, etc. Step 1: Choose a Platform for Your Digital Portfolio. Keep in mind that some are better than others, and each has its own features, interface, and cost.

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Getting Clients-Building Trust

Tips From T. Marie

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. There are three things your potential client needs to be confident of before they can trust you with their business needs.

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Networking – it doesn’t have to be a chore!

Practically Perfect PA

For me as a result of putting myself out there and attending all the events I can, I have not only met some amazing people but have identified two mentors, joined the Board of a women’s networking group, found speakers for events and sought invaluable advice about a number of training courses that Google just would not have been able to provide.

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The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions

Professional Assistant Blog

Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. Why should we hire you? Try to relay this type of question to some part of your past jobs.

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Too Many People Need Your Help At Once?

Professional Assistant Blog

Try venting to someone you confide in. Taking a few slow, deep breaths in between can also help. Try removing yourself from the situation by taking a short walk. Exercise can do wonders. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have.

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