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What Are Some Great Networking Groups for Assistants?

Posted by: Joan Burge on 9/28/2009

Jasmine received a question recently that we thought would be a good one to throw out to the group to see what your thoughts are as well.

 

"Hello, Jasmine. I am currently unemployed as an Executive Administrative Assistant and have been enjoying Joan Burge's free webinars for assistants. I was wondering if Joan could recommend some great networking groups for Executive & Administrative Assistants that would be in the Seattle area (e.g. International Association of Administrative Professionals/IAAP). I've belonged to IAAP for several years, but would like to know if there are any others?" - Maureen

 

Please feel free to add your comments for Maureen here. If you are not in the Seattle area but have suggestions for Maureen - please share!

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4 Comments

    • Sep 28 2009, 4:24 PM Annette Pomykal
    • Another networking group to check out is AEAP = The Association of Executive & Administrative Professionals. I use to be a member but due to budget restraints I could only choose one networking group this year so I chose IAAP :)
    • Apr 05 2010, 10:25 AM Vicki Hahn
    • I personally believe we should not limit ourselves to "just" administrative networking groups. If there is a personal interest you have seek out groups that might be meeting in your area that will address that. Some that come to mind immediately at local or regional chambers of commerce. Because I am affiliated with a public agency I am fortunate to learn of many workshops and presentations. I try to take advantage of as many as possible, even if outside my immediate responsibilities. I always sit with someone I do not know and spend the time getting to know about them, more than sharing about me. By my expressing interest in them by the end of the event they are usually interested in learning more about me and we establish a date to meet again, beginning a networking relationship. Networks should be established when you need them the least. They should be nurtured and mutually beneficial to all parties. Another wonderful place to establish relationships that present network opportunities is through your women's or children's ministry at church. It is amazing how many wonderful friends I have made by allowing myself to be a little vulnerable in these groups.
    • Apr 05 2010, 10:59 PM Joan Burge
    • Vicki, great advice and I'm happy to hear you expand your networks. That is very smart! And I love your idea about setting up follow date to learn more about others. Fabulous tip: networks should be established when you need them the least. I give you 5 stars for that tip!
    • Apr 06 2010, 3:58 AM Angela Garry
    • I've just come across this site, so my apologies for such a late response to one of your posts... I'd highly recommend using LinkedIn and joining one of the groups there for this purpose - I'm globally the most connected Personal Assistant on the whole of the site (at first, second and third degree, I'm connected to 19million of the site's 60 million users) - and am the group creator of the "PAs, EAs, VAs and Senior Administrators" group which has over 2,200 members so far. A great place for discussing all things admin!!
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