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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How to Move from Temporary Work to a.

On The Job

I organized and cleaned the cash register area just to keep busy and help the hours pass faster. Levit, author of “New Job, New You” cautions that before such an inquiry you should make sure you’ve been doing a great job at the position you were hired to fill as a temp. I re-arranged displays and started throwing away broken supplies.

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Session 3 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

She shared how her working career began back in Iowa, working as a temp worker scanning a seemingly endless supply of documents. All the other temps quit, some after only one day! The admins at my table shared such wonderful talents and gifts they were remarkable in their profession. How do you find enjoyment and fulfillment?”

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I am so excited to write this kick-off Blog for our 2nd Annual Admin Blog-a-thon as I have great news about shifts taking place in the Administrative Profession in terms of executives and managers embracing this role as vital to their organization's and leadership team's success. Security lies within you, not an organization.

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Executives and Managers Embrace Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

I am so excited to write this kick-off Blog for our 2nd Annual Admin Blog-a-thon as I have great news about shifts taking place in the Administrative Profession in terms of executives and managers embracing this role as vital to their organization's and leadership team's success. Security lies within you, not an organization.

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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. 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.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. I volunteer A LOT with other organizations seasonally. The timing of the gift is also crucial. I ran a book club for 2 years. I ran a MeetUp group for 2 years.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Where will you get flowers, baby gifts, birthday cakes, catered lunch, a venue for the holiday party, wine, a list of all the hot restaurants in town? If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Should you be brainstorming business gifts for the holidays? Filing Set up a great filing system now. Your computer log in?