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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How to Move from Temporary Work to a.

On The Job

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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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Have money for group gifts. Alternately, you could say you only had X amount of dollars in your wallet and give that, offer to write a check, or give your own gift by baking cookies or something. Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Sure, some of them might have the same jobs, but you will soon find that sometimes a company will only work with one specific agency. The timing of the gift is also crucial.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I work at a travel and event planning agency. Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. Most large companies have in house travel department or a pre-approved vendor and agency list. Call every single temping agency in town.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.