Effective Networking Strategies for Administrative Professionals
Learn about the importance of networking, different types of networking, common misconceptions and fears, and practical tips to enhance your networking skills. Join a virtual speed dating event to practice networking and connecting with other administrative professionals.
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OSUAP: Networking for Administrative Professionals Katherine Margard, OSUAP Immediate Past President
What is Networking? Why? Connecting Seeking Advice, Information, support Looking for Opportunities Discussing New Ideas and Perspectives
Types of Networking Everyday/Informal Reasons Business/Formal Reasons
Misconceptions Only important when looking for a job Unethical and manipulative; schmoozing Not useful Only for extroverts Overwhelming Requires a lot of preparation Takes too long
Fears No one will want to talk to me It will appear I m begging for a job I won t know what to talk about I won t be interesting enough I won t seem genuine It won t feel natural and will seem awkward
Lets Practice! It s not about being interesting. It s about being interested. Remember, start with a warm smile and handshake.
Speed Dating for Admin Pros Quanetta Batts, OSUAP Secretary
The Goal of This Exercise Get a date! Lunch with a colleague Learn about new tool or professional development opportunity Learn something about yourself
Date 1 Have you recently learned any new tools that have improved your productivity at work? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Do you have a plan in place to help you get there?
Date 2 Do you know of any good books that might be helpful for an administrative professional? How do you contribute to the success of your department? Do you use any cool apps that make your job or life easier?
Date 3 What are your short-term and long-term career goals? Are you involved in any university or department-wide committees? How could we improve the effectiveness of the OSU Administrative Professionals Group?
Date 4 Tell me your elevator speech Have you taken any training recently that proved to be helpful?
