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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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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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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. This year I will be seeking some EA certifications through IAAP and Office Dynamics in order to keep my skills fresh and relevant.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.