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| enhancing and advancing one's career. It can help | | | | assistant organizations. Search on-line for these |
| anyone at any level. But is does take some planning | | | | groups. Attend local chapter meetings. Join and |
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| basic, practical avenues and advice for administrative | | | | One of the most prominent organizations is the |
| assistants as successful networking can help an | | | | International Association of Administrative Assistants |
| administrative assistant's career. | | | | (IAAP). Check out IIAP at |
| (1) Virtual or on-line Networking. Linked In as the | | | | (3) Network at the Office. Having an internal network |
| premiere business social network site has over | | | | on the job is one of the best ways to stay on top |
| 10,000 members who identify themselves as | | | | of and in touch with what's happening in your |
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| Find People search box. Start connecting and | | | | different opportunities by networking. Volunteer for |
| networking with fellow Linked In members. | | | | projects and committees at work to broaden your |
| Further, actively participate in Linked In groups. To | | | | prospective and establish contacts outside your |
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| Find Groups search box. You will find numerous | | | | (4) Network Outside the Office. Speaking of |
| groups to join. For example, one group -- | | | | volunteering, it can be a great avenue to network |
| Administrative Assistant -- has over 600 members. | | | | outside the office. Join local groups, volunteer for |
| Join and become an active group member - connect, | | | | local charities. The opportunity to meet people and |
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| (2) Organizational Networking. Attend professional | | | | opportunities. Make networking a way of life. |