Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. Being a member of IAAP is a great place! So where’s the interested, modern professional to begin?
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength. Being a member of IAAP is a great place! So where’s the interested, modern professional to begin?
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 17, 2008
She said that new assistants are mentored for the first year of their working career. They work initially as an assistant-in-training and report to a senior assistant for mentoring and help with anything that comes up on the job. Because of this mentoring program they had no problem hiring young assistants right out of college.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 16, 2018
How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge! A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers. I do remember one time when an executive assistant mentored me. My third was reading.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. You can get the designations that Brenda mentioned from IAAP which are the CAP and OM.
Office Dynamics
JULY 9, 2014
IAAP International Association of Administrative Professionals – The largest association for administrative professionals. I love this resource for keeping my skills updated and continued learning. She can be found speaking at administrative conferences and events around the world. Coursera Learning without limits. Sign me up.
The Office Professionals Place
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored! I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one.
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