Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help. This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. I would also love to hear your thoughts on this subject.

International 100

International Networking Temping Agenda 100

All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

Gone are the days when their responsibilities were confined to maintaining org charts and existing processes. Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. Needless to say, this entire process has become very near and dear to me. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

Administrative Professionals 52

Administrative Professionals Medical Mentoring Legal 52

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

If appropriate and true, during the interview process, you can mention you take the time to have lunch with other assistants, interns, or other co-workers just to understand them better as people, the office environment, and pick their brain for advice. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.

Temping 40

Temping Cover Letter Interviewing Resume 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! And then the process begins again with new ideas and new ways of doing business being developed as the old ones become stale. Producers: these people execute a repeatable process. Improvers: these people upgrade, change or make a repeatable process better.

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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. In college, I sat next to this girl and I overheard she interned at a very prominent radio station. I secured a position as an intern for the drive home radio DJ who is a celebrity now too.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Try to automate and formalize processes for projects that will repeat. If you want to be in HR/Recruiting, maybe offer to help find interns or assistants if you will have one.

Holidays 40

Holidays Calendars Credit Card Restaurants 40

Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems. ” In fact, I was asked this question just as recently as last week. So, start reading!

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Agenda AT&T Budget Google 98