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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. The overall concept is to share best practice and information and to create a unified sense of collaboration between all Assistants.

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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. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!!

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

You can access more information about coaching with Joan virtually or in person. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? She often lists all associations in the back of her publication and has a wide network across the globe of resources for administrative professionals. (JF).

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. 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.

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How A Thank You Card Launched My Career

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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.

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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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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Very informative and I spent hours reading your former posts. For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness.