Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

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. If you are going through a change right now, especially professional change, that you don’t quite feel in control of, reach out to mentors, friends, and others.

Confidence 200

Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! The goal is to go from a busy role to one that is absolutely crazy insane busy and stressful to prove you can do it. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. I was wondering about career path.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

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. I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I mentored other younger assistants. I do applaud you for NOT talking to him about it.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

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. We really like her.” It’s just that simple.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

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.

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I'm so glad I found your blog. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. I volunteer, I read a lot, I write this blog, I sleep a lot and have a lot of fun. Reduce the stress and annoying things in your life to maximize your happiness. station for almost 2 years.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40