Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance. You will find yourself having to juggle an interview schedule and working to continue networking or to not get bored.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Temping Interviewing Credit Card 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

It consists of former bosses, co-workers, friends at work and in my personal life, friends of friends, professional network groups I'm a part of, anyone through my volunteering activities, temp agencies, and people I'm a client to as well - my former personal trainer, my photographer, etc.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Temping Networking 40

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. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. It was one of my first jobs out of college actually and I started answering phone calls for the call center so that’s where my history with Zappos started. They’re taking more phone calls so they’re getting more and more practice and getting more used to doing that full time.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Training Phones Holidays 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. Do you want to manage people or actually do the work? Why do I bring this up?

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

More from this Topic Purchase Order Form Template (Excel) Receive this FREE Purchase Order Template along with complimentary, no obligation price quotes (via phone and email) from multiple quality & independent accounting and bookkeeiping service providers. 78% off Project Management Essentials Premium Tool Kit. Get Organized!

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Purchasing 2010 Forms 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Confessions of a Micro-Manager ► September (3) The Advertising Game Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles We live in an Acronym Happy World. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

In your case, she may have been able to influence the SVP, CEO, HR, or the other assistants because she is in charge of all admin and it’s her duty to manage them. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes. Bosses usually ask themselves themselves: How manageable is an employee?

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

Temping 40

Temping Agencies Cover Letter Resume 40

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

I worked and temped at various places in general administrator/secretarial roles until I found a job where I really felt I could make a difference. I got married, moved countries (with a cat) and had a baby in 9 months! March 2001 saw me heading back to the UK as a single mum with 2 young children and so started my career part 2.

Health 100

Health 2001 Temping Agencies 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. We will manage, clumsily, in your absence,” which was very sweet and made me very happy as I was only in the role for 8 months at the time.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Holidays Email 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Rules for being a good hiring manager/interviewer: 1. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" So, turn off your phone, your e-mail and put a "do not disturb" sign on your door. Im not going to name names.

Management 100

Management Temping 2009 Resume 100

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Kelly – I only said “No way&# repeatedly after I managed to close my mouth and remembered how to speak again. Yosie – De temps en temps, j’ai le goût de faire de quoi en français, ou traduire mon blogue. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) 2. Follows his heart!

2009 40

2009 AT&T Interviewing Copyright 40