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

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Career paths are changing. It used to be that most people looked for that One Job, the one where they would stay for a number of years, the company where they would work their way up the career ladder and retire after a respectable amount of time.

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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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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

    The reasons are pretty straight forward:  (1) technology makes it easier to hire and manage contingents; (2) it is cheaper; and (3) it provides companies with increased business flexibility.    The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. 2) How manageable are you?

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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

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. How long do you think is fair?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

At some point, you’ll update them on how you are and you can gather information, advice, insight about what they do, their company, or general advice where you should look for leads. 3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. My boss seems oblivious.