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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re meeting by phone, video conference or in person, don’t arrive late. If you have a phone call on the schedule, block an additional 15 minutes before the start time so you can be sure you’re at your desk and prepared. Putting some care and attention into your external appearance will naturally boost your confidence.

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Communication Skills That Have Impact…Choose The Right Medium

Office Dynamics

Does it make any difference whether you IM or phone someone? The only way to develop a sure confidence is to study the mediums of communication, the purpose and the relationships. How are your communication skills? Bonus, Human Moments are a great way to demonstrate and practice your face-to-face communication skills!

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Learning the Art of Business Conversations

On The Job

I think part of the problem is that we've become so accustomed to texting and emailing and communicating through social media that we've lost a bit of our confidence when it comes to interacting with another person face-to-face. Or, it could be having such a conversation is a skill you've never fully developed, and so you just avoid it.

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What day is it again? Oh yea, Administrative Professionals Day

The Office Professionals Place

We know it as a day to celebrate those who make an impact by assuming managerial-like responsibilities in a work environment that nowadays, require more than just a typing skill and pleasant phone etiquette. Self-PEP talk builds confidence, rationalizes situations, and are critical. My boss took me to lunch today.”

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"May I help you?" Developing Good Client Relationships

Laughing all the Way to Work

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. I take the time to get to know them as we communicate back and forth either by phone, e-mail or in person. Of course confidentiality is a must.

Etiquette 100
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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?

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. 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.