Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whether you’re networking online or face-to-face, it can play a vital role in securing your next job opportunity. Networking the old-fashioned way, face-to-face, is still an important route to building lasting connections with people that can benefit your career. Offline networking. Approach networking like a job interview.

Networking

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

Networking

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

Networking

On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2007

Seems we've both got some pet peeves when it comes to people who are pretty obnoxious when it comes to networking. Don't swoop down on us at events, shove a business card in our hand, shoot the bull for five minutes and then expect us to be best buddies. "You In the world of networking, little things mean a lot.

Networking

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. External networking will broaden the playing fields.

Networking

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. Tag people and companies in your status updates. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. Be social and engage.

Social Media

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Your leader’s staff.

Networking

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Your leader’s staff.

Networking

Allwork

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Examples include online storage such as Dropbox and iCloud, databases, software, and networking.? . A workplace environment in which people, who are usually from different companies, share office space and work collaboratively. A person who works on a self-employed basis for different companies. Coworking Space .

2023

Success

JULY 27, 2022

But around 2006, when he was starting his short-video production company, Sizzle It!, Respondents included members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global network that also operates the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards program for college students who own and run businesses while attending a college or university (awarded in November).

Basecamp

Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

I also recommend SeatGuru , GateGuru , and the apps for a hotel, airline, and ground transportation companies you use the most. It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. About Julie Perrine.

Time Zones

Office Dynamics

MAY 4, 2016

It’s also a great opportunity to meet the associates at the company hosting the conference. It also gives us an opportunity to be in a casual environment with our conference attendees so we can get to know them before we get very busy hosting the event. Be sure to bring your business cards and hand them out as you introduce yourself.

Networking

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© 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.

Networking

Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

While the book functions as a business card to establish credibility and open more doors, Tartick also wanted to explore an issue he believes doesn’t receive enough airtime.

Social Media

Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

.  In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more.    For example, say you met someone at a networking meeting a year ago and had a conversation with that person. 

Interviewing

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Make sure that the person who is blogging for your company (if this is not you), has outstanding credentials. Post regularly.

2007

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Checking Stats for Your Companys Website? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 04, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you being asked to check your companys website stats? Do you have software in place for it? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? A small company ? Here are my top reasons for working in each type of company.

2008

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. This is a fabulous app if you or your manager are into networking! By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet.

Restaurants

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Good elevator speeches contain the following:  Your name and job title  The company you work for  What your company does  Your latest achievement or accolade whether personal or professional. I work for Crystal Palace a company that sells prime crystal products. Here is my business card.

Business Cards

Success

MARCH 22, 2023

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. No one likes a fake networker. When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. —

2016

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Networking events are vital to the visibility of a business and present valuable opportunities to build strategic relationships. Advancements in digital technology are boosting the value of business events. Business professionals are increasingly tech-aware, with networking on smartphones and tablets becoming the norm.

Business Cards

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2010

At our local IAAP chapter dinner we heard a speaker from an etiquette protocol company Savoir-Faire and she suggested that it was very important to go to the office party because it was more about protocol and networking and how you are viewed as a team player than socializing. And by golly, I think she is right!

Etiquette

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice. Then work backward from there for other companies you worked for.

Cover Letter

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer his or her contact details to your phone or tablet. The app also links up your social networking details with theirs.

Restaurants

On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Did you use the event as a chance to network with everyone, or stand alone and drink free coffee? It’s a chance to meet and impress employers, network with the business community and hone your job search skills. What does the company do? The candidate who can move beyond, “What does your company do?” Be organized.

Resume

Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Put birthdays on your calendar and send cards to your clients – your kindness will be remembered, and so will you when the opportunity comes up for a client to refer somebody to your company. A good way to keep track of client birthdays and send out cards automatically is to use an online service like SendOutCards.com.

Social Media

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Print can be the winning element of a business presentation to help your audience stay focussed. Here’s how: Business cards are essential for personal networking. In addition, business cards show that the speaker is prepared and interested in doing business. Lights on and printed text help attention.

PowerPoint

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” The main thing about getting buy in for anything is to speak the language of your boss and company and highlight the ROI (Return on Investment).

Business Cards

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date. I made sure I shared all of the training content and speaker’s wisdom with my network and I retweeted other attendee’s updates, which I was aware of because I followed the show’s hashtag.

Business Cards

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

I used to work as a bank teller and had the radio in the background as well, but from my past 9 years of experience working in offices (and I went through quite a few different companies and locations) is that "most" offices are quiet, for the most part. Posted on 1 November, 2007 3:37 PM Anonymous I work in a cube farm of engineers.

Cubicle

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company. Another option is to create templates in Microsoft Office and either e-mail them to everyone or place them on a network drive for everyone to access. Someone needs to take over your responsibilities during that time.

2008

Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product.    You download the app to your iPhone (they also support other smartphones) and when you take a picture of a business card it automatically adds the appropriate information to your contact list.   It's also kinda fun to use. 

Business Cards

Small Business CEO

MARCH 2, 2010

What’s more, they are proven concepts that will help to increase your business’s recognition, pool of customers, and most importantly, your bottom line. Forget the Traditional Business Card. households have business card magnets on their refrigerator. As at least 80% of U.S. Get Online.

Business Cards

Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money. Also, a fun feature is you can chat (i.e. Thanks for the tip!

Filing

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Do you fear that opening an e-mail will cause a virus to roam around your firms network and do some potential damage? Affiliate marketing lets organizations advertise a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. There are many online companies which are providing web hosting services. Youre not alone.

2008

Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 15, 2014

Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. Immediately give this paper to someone else, whether this person is someone in your company, a client, vendor or someone else you outsource to.

PDF