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Top Reasons A Staffing Agency Can Boost Your Career

Small Business CEO

A Temp Or Staffing Agency Can Simplify Your Job Search. When you spend hours sending off your resume electronically, how do you even know your dream job will see it? How do you stand out in the complicated online world of applying for jobs? How do you stand out in the complicated online world of applying for jobs?

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

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Establishing a Digital Presence

Recruit CRM

You may add a list of clients, some client/candidate testimonials, any new service you provide (like resume writing, temp staffing, consulting), etc. Update your site with new information as you progress in your business. Let your presence be known. Now that you have a website, it. is a virtual address/presence.

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13 Best Recruitment Podcasts Recruiters Need To Listen To [Updated]

Recruit CRM

With episodes on the recent economic downturn to everything about going beyond a resume while hiring, you'll love listening to its episodes. Temp and Contract staffing makes up 90% of global recruitment revenue (*source: SIA). Their short episodes are perfect for in between work breaks or whenever you're commuting.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

We are a great resource for Executive Assistants (we have several that we work with currently) booking high level travel globally but I am having trouble reaching out to the right people. 1) Focus your resume on your skills/talents vs the job title/chronology. Call every single temping agency in town. Happy reading!

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. I wasn’t there to socialize or go out of my way to point out I was a temp to try to get a full-time job. My goal as temp was to be asked back as a temp repeatedly - that’s it. Exhaust all resources.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.