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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. Taking on temp jobs will introduce you to potential employers where you can showcase your abilities.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Does your boss have allergies, special diet needs, medications (like epinephrine for bee stings?), If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. I block out time on my calendar when I know I will have to work overtime because it's budget season. or anything special you should know about? Do they know the vm passwords?