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Magic Johnson’s Fast Break Into Business

Success

The second thing I learned is that if you want someone to be your mentor , you better be ready to listen and be humbled,” Johnson says. He immediately started grabbing business magazines, newspapers and books to take with him on the road. I looked everywhere for mentors and used every opportunity to ask questions,” he says.

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Branching out – moving on from being an EA

Practically Perfect PA

Get a mentor. It doesn’t have to be in the field you want to join, although obviously that helps, but a mentor who is successful in their own right can offer you a totally new perspective and be invaluable when you’re ready to make the leap.

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Branching out – moving on from being an EA

Practically Perfect PA

Get a mentor. It doesn’t have to be in the field you want to join, although obviously that helps, but a mentor who is successful in their own right can offer you a totally new perspective and be invaluable when you’re ready to make the leap.

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77 Things I Did In 2010

Brilliantly Better

I agree the books were largely based on some of the most popular blog posts and that made the task a little bit easier. Had to mentor projects and give advice to the attendees, evaluate the pitches and pick a winner. From the selection phase, going through the interview and negotiation phases, all seemed incredibly familiar.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And I had a lot of temp work coming my way, I had a lot of interviews about to be booked, I had just started my job hunt, and I had so many unanswered questions. I would ask how long the temp status was for, and negotiate a deal that makes sense for you to not have sick days, paid holidays, benefits, etc.

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