Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

You’d think that if you had a credit card, you’d be safe, but I once had to get a cashier’s check for almost $400 for a work event. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. Have money for job hunting and working. Have cash in your bank account.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Credit Card Finance Gifts 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! As I look for the right job, I always try to find short-term work, especially in an area I've never been exposed to so I can get more experience.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Temping Networking 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. I got my first real job by taking 5 minutes of out my day to say thank you.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40