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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Adapting to professional change shows professionalism and confidence. I may not have control of his thoughts, but I had control over how I reacted and my confidence. I was armed with facts and not letting his busy schedule & late arrival shake my confidence. I wasn’t sure how to react.

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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

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. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. How long do you think is fair?

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

Early bibles of the field (Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich , Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People ) urged workers to grow philosophically, to build qualities such as confidence and self-discipline. Like so many in the Age of Expertise, Lily and I were feeling the boost that a little know-how can bring.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. While out on leave, I would check on her periodically, and she would always comment on how helpful the binder had been to her. Join us for the 5-Day Procedures Blitz beginning March 26!

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. How have you handled Sally Saboteur?

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Executive Assistants Beware, Dealing with a Saboteur

Office Dynamics

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. How have you handled Sally Saboteur?

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You will have to take time to learn all the new tricks and how to get your resume seen. Dress professionally and act confidently. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. If you aren't sure how to do that, comment below and Jasmine will gladly help you out. Or be open to an entirely new opportunity.

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