Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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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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. I also started a book club, a meet up group, went to networking events, book lectures, and now I am very much into Yelp and Yelp events.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? This is very important. (JB).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

LOL A couple of people have asked vaguely related questions so how to find that information is below, which I will expound upon to specifically answer your question. When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. Work on your weaknesses.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

How can you make yourself easily found? 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. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out.

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