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

Office Dynamics

Being a member of IAAP is a great place! 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.”]. Next, prepare a short introduction of yourself. Where you work. Able juggler?].

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

Office Dynamics

Being a member of IAAP is a great place! 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.”]. Next, prepare a short introduction of yourself. Where you work. Able juggler?].

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

There is a local chapter for IAAP but I don't find it to have the content and structure that I'm looking for. Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). I am trying to find a local networking association.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

There is a local chapter for IAAP but I don't find it to have the content and structure that I'm looking for. Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). I am trying to find a local networking association.

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. It is wise to take a moment and evaluate the situation.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. In this two-part series, I want to discuss some of the most important components of networking like a pro. Be a good listener. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you.