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.

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Administrative Professionals Medical Mentoring Legal 52

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. What did they learn? How long do you think is fair?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. Research has found the following to be the top ten motivators: achievement, learning, inspiring, creativity, enjoyment, improvements, financial reward, identity, purpose and stability.

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International Networking Temping Agenda 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. It is good to be employed, but what if you are in the process of looking and just can’t find a job? Being a member is not only a great place for networking, but for mentoring and learning of jobs in your area. Don’t underestimate the value of temping.

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Temping Resume Networking Medical 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. It’s a grueling process to keep doing for a year or more. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. You mention you would stay if you had more work to do or you were learning more. Many thanks!

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