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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. 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. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Ive found a great resource on the ACT! Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. Ive never used it before, but took a few hours each day to familiarize myself with it and it was really simple to operate.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. If you give them a timeline of when you can complete the task, most often, they respond in a positive manner.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I heard about my current job from an assistant I dealt with regularly. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.