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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career

Page Personnel

How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Career paths are changing. In fact, for some, the opposite is true - professionals are building a career out of short term stints at companies, part time positions and project-based tenures. You have become a specialist in your field.

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8 reasons why contract employment is popular

Page Personnel

They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. In the case of permanent employment, it’s not uncommon to be burdened by too much work, or to be assigned projects outside the initial job description.

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Your definitive guide to contracting work: the good, the bad, and the reality

Page Personnel

Sometimes lumped in with freelancers, temp staff, or interim staff, a contractor is specifically any professional employed on a temporary, contract basis. At PageGroup, many contractors placed for roles have about 10 to 15 years of experience, making them valuable additions to your organisation and projects.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

From proper formal Board minutes, to taking down the highlights or actions, as an experienced EA you need to be able to delve into your bag of tricks to bring out the right skills for minuting each and every meeting. If you understand what you’re hearing and writing, the task won’t seem as daunting.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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The myth of transitioning

Virtual Moxie

Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « When "it" isnt happening fast enough. cutting way back on what you spend, living on a tight budget, etc. Quit your job.

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10 Tips on Taking a Vacation (and Derek DelGaudio)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. A week or two ago, it was one of those weeks where my brain just felt tired.

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