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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! The point is to assist them but not just pick up their drying cleaning and walk their dog, but to manage their life and schedule as close to a regular EA job. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I am writing at another site while blogging here as well. Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. I welcome questions at both places. Hope these answers help you.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! The job I have currently, I got because my of a co-worker’s spouse.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.