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How to Make Networking Less Painful

Success

For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person. Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business.

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How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper

Stephanie LH Calahan

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? We meet new people all the time and have lots of detailed business conversations. I have found that the Contact Keeper is a much more organized and streamlined way keep cards and conversation notes.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Business Cards. A pile of business cards is simply clutter.

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Why Conference Receptions Are A Great Place to Start Networking

Office Dynamics

I know for the team at Office Dynamics, we love meeting and greeting our attendees. 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.

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

It’s what I use to keep my own team on track. Virtual Meeting Apps: For far-flung teams or admins supporting on-the-go executives, online meeting apps help keep everyone on the same page. My team uses GoToMeeting , Skype , and Facetime to meet “face-to-face” using technology. Need to access your work from any device, anywhere?

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice. With hundreds of millions of registered users worldwide, LinkedIn is an excellent social networking tool for admins. LinkedIn is a professional social network, but that doesn’t mean your profile should be strictly corporate. LinkedIn Profile.

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Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event

Office Dynamics

We had a grand time networking and bonding, which enabled us to enjoy the new friends we’d made at the conference. Friday morning began with a networking breakfast. Thank you, Joan and your amazing team: Gina, Brian, Melia, Ernan, and Jill, for creating such an amazing, career-enhancing conference.