All Things Admin
MARCH 26, 2024
Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed. The person covering in my absence would have to hit the ground running, and this guide would serve as the tool to help them do it.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 7, 2018
Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I got caught up in the feeling of thinking I was not in control of the situation. After a pep talk from my husband, a great coworker and from my sister I set up a meeting with the director. I wasn’t sure how to react.
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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.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 27, 2015
This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. With Personal Assistants wanting to take on more responsibility this will free up time for management and avoid unnecessary duplication in teams. I consequently set up the LinkedIn Group Collective Assistant Network – CAN.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 7, 2008
I temped here and there for a year. Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. I ended up moving to an apartment downtown and walking to work, that's how close I lived to the office. Sometimes what we think we don’t want, ends up being exactly what we need.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 26, 2008
I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Try searching your name on the Internet and see what comes up. 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. That may not be what you want an employer to know?
Success
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Covering up to 800 square feet, the air220 works to clean indoor air with three levels of filtration to capture smoke, dust, pollen, hair, pet odors and more and all with a motor that keeps the room “library quiet.” True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket.
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