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Elevate Your Productivity: What is the Benefit of Hiring a Permanent Executive Assistant Over a Temporary Executive Assistant?

C-Suite Assistants

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.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. So I think you are on a good path.

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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. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set. 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. This is one of the main reasons why I endorse temping and working thru recruiting and placement agencies.

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