Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. Create a PA Calendar of relevant Internal & External PA Events for e.g. internal and external networking opportunities and information on approved trainers & ad-hoc training/conference days.

International 100

International Networking Temping Agenda 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I mentored other younger assistants. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. When I wasn’t with him, I was catching up with friends over dinner, at an event, or reading and relaxing alone.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. A few months later I attended an event at the old job and walked up to the director (the birdman) and thanked him. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. Maybe it’s time to find a better career match.

Confidence 200

Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. But the most successful studio executives went to great schools, had brilliant mentors, and amazing internships. How can you make yourself easily found?

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 24, 2009

I've found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency. To all my college professors and mentors, hats off to you for teaching me about gratitude, showing appreciation, and passing on the knowledge as a way of giving back to the community. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. We really like her."

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Temping Agencies Mentoring Interviewing 40