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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. The role of the administrative assistant requires a diverse skill set, high emotional intelligence and strong business acumen to get through the day to day environment of today’s demanding environment. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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Outsourcing Options For Small Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. You want a little more.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. I found your blog very helpful. Dear MJ, I’m glad you enjoy my blog. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. My goal as temp was to be asked back as a temp repeatedly - that’s it.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

Maybe this economic environment can lead people to believe that they are desperate for a job. I always hear that temp work is a good way to get experience, but wonder if HR ever cares about it. It could be the situation will also improve because so many people are now taking temp work as a way to survive in this economy.

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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! Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. We really like her.” It’s just that simple.

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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! I make this distinction because working at home means there is a less corporate environment, less office politics, less red tap and rigid rules, and less stress and craziness which will work against you because you aren't really in a business environment.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog! Can you fit in a corporate structured environment? The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. Thanks very much!”

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