Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Articulate a short term “next step” goal or current position/strength [“I dream of pursuing a position working with CVX heritage documents” or, “I have extensive experience in Angolan travel and visa preparations.”]. Length of employment at current company. Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors? Able juggler?].

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Articulate a short term “next step” goal or current position/strength [“I dream of pursuing a position working with CVX heritage documents” or, “I have extensive experience in Angolan travel and visa preparations.”]. Length of employment at current company. Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors? Able juggler?].

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Have the confidence to take the lead, be proactive and have a conversation with your boss. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

We often find ourselves in situations involving networking as a result of work-related travel for conferences, trade fairs or business meetings. You can still build your confidence by talking to people in everyday situations. Don’t keep your cards close to your chest. Put yourself out there. Fake it till you make it.

Networking 40

Networking Business Cards Social Media Environment 40

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

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.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2008 Google Docs Cubicle 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

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.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. 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. Be a good listener.

Networking 100

Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100