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Autonomy, Control and Self-Employment Satisfaction

Small Business Labs

In interviews people like this consistently tell us they are happy to trade off the benefits of a traditional job (predictable income, benefits, higher pay, etc.) " In other words, independent workers with autonomy and control are highly satisfied and like their work. to experience the autonomy and control independence provides.

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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

MBO Partners has released the 2nd Annual State of Independence report. The focus of the study was to figure out how many independent workers (freelancers, temps, solopreneurs, independent consultants, etc.) 71% of the respondents reported having a high level of satisfaction with independent work. there are in the U.S.

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

It happened quickly; my office was moved, hours extended, job duties increased, my favorite aspects of my job were taken away and I no longer reported to my great manager. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. After three years, a new director came in, eliminated a few positions and changed my role.

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Interview with Rob Siefker of Zappos – Part 1 of 4

Service Untitled

After interviewing Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and seeing the company’s HQ outside of Las Vegas , I knew I wanted to learn more about the nuts and bolts and day-to-day operations of Zappos. And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. Service Untitled: So tell me about your role and what you do at Zappos.

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

That’s assuming you have enough free time to do an expense report immediately for 2 hours on top of your already busy schedule. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. This adds up to thousands of dollars and it usually takes at least two weeks to get your money back.