C-Suite Assistants
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Traditionally, many companies have relied on temporary staffing for executive assistants or opted for a temp-to-perm approach when hiring a permanent executive assistant, when in reality, there are many advantages that make a permanent executive assistant a better choice from the start.
On The Job
JANUARY 19, 2010
Levit, author of “New Job, New You” cautions that before such an inquiry you should make sure you’ve been doing a great job at the position you were hired to fill as a temp. You’ve got to demonstrate that even as a temp, you’re a great fit for the company. Being a temp gives you a chance to see if you appreciate their style,” she says.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 26, 2008
I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. Taking on temp jobs will introduce you to potential employers where you can showcase your abilities.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 3, 2010
While everyone focuses on the lower cost of contingent workers, we believe the increased business flexibility they provide is at least an equally important driver. The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps. These are folks who turn to self-employment because they can't find a job.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 6, 2013
I'm an EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be the EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
You care less, you’re easily annoyed, you start to do a cost-benefit analysis, you feel resentful, and you feel short changed. Even when a company is downsizing or merging, there’s a lot of opportunity for contract roles or temp gigs to help them thru the transition. When you do things for money, it shows.
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