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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. Dear JH, Thank you for reading my blog! The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Dear LM, I am so happy you like my blog! I've been blogging for about 4 years now so that's a lot of material! Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. And reading my other posts will be helpful if you haven't already.

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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. The goal is to be well-rounded in all aspects. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.

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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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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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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! Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.