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

Office Dynamics

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! Next, prepare a short introduction of yourself. Where you work.

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

Office Dynamics

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! Next, prepare a short introduction of yourself. Where you work.

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

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.

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A Day in the Life of an Admin

The Office Professionals Place

Their duties include (but are not limited to) answering and screening calls, meeting and greeting clients and customers, maintaining executives calendars, writing correspondence, generating reports, meeting planning, filing, travel arrangements, maintain client/customer data records, supervising others, and the list goes on.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Although I was fearful to make the move and doubted my abilities, the transition has been relatively easy to make and more suited to what I am skilled to do. If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

The CPS certification from IAAP was a very positive step which encouraged me to finish my BA degree. That’s when I turned to IAAP and am currently working towards my CAP-OM certification. Again, these are skills I was able to cultivate on the job. Only the usual Microsoft skills. Not particularly.

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