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What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball?

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce.

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

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I suggest constant learning before the unexpected change occurs so you can adapt more easily. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. Maybe it’s time to find a better career match.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You've got to get a great resume in order that sells you and your expertise. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Many times, a computer is sifting through resumes and kicking them out if the right word was not used in the resume. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You've got to get a great resume in order that sells you and your expertise. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Many times, a computer is sifting through resumes and kicking them out if the right word was not used in the resume. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. I've been blogging for about 4 years now so that's a lot of material!

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