Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Be aware when going online that more and more employers are searching the Internet with the names of potential employees to see if they are online, not only on interactive job sites, but also what we may be saying on other social networking sites such as blogs and Facebook or MySpace.

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Temping Resume Networking Medical 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We respect the privacy of all registrations and will not be sharing their emails with the group (there were over 1,300 registered) but we do encourage you to exchange your information via the chat box or engage here on the blog in the comments section to get to know each other better. (JF). Is there funding out there for education? .

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set. Don't forget to follow this blog too. I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I love your question because no one has ever asked this question on the blog. It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. I mentored other younger assistants. How did I learn this?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Remind yourself of accomplishments, skills you have developed and your unique traits; focus on what you do have control of. Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. Evaluate the situation and focus on facts.

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Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

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. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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