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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance. When recruiters have to hire someone ASAP little things get overlooked - such as the person doesn't know how to use a MAC. Job hunt with focus.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I learned I need a vacation ASAP. I will temp and enjoy the downtime to spring clean and read for personal/intra self improvement. I mentored other younger assistants.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. 3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. And make sure you ask your employer to provide honest feedback about your work, both throughout the project and once you’re done.

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Outsourcing Options For Small Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. These relationships are for finite projects or to fill a cap, due to permanent staff illness on a temporary basis – they are limited by time or project. Have a nice day!

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