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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. Be aware when going online that more and more employers are searching the Internet with the names of potential employees to see if they are online, not only on interactive job sites, but also what we may be saying on other social networking sites such as blogs and Facebook or MySpace.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

"I recently stumbled across your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts! Dear KC, So glad you like my blog and hope I can be of help! Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. I have only been an EA for 1.5

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. Although you don’t have to contribute or offer the same amount as everyone else, you should have it in your budget. Google Disney insider trading scheme assistant or just look at Enron.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I am writing at another site while blogging here as well. You will see that aside from typing, Word, and Excel, some of the bigger companies will test you on logic, grammar, listening, putting together a budget, creativity, and more. You will be constantly learning and growing within your craft and always feel thisclose to succeeding.

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10 Tips on Taking a Vacation (and Derek DelGaudio)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hi New and Returning Readers, As you know I always wish I was blogging constantly, but it takes a lot of inspiration and something meaningful to impart for me to blog. This is partly because I’ve been writing this blog for so long. I’m also juggling work/life, and I want to be really passionate about what I write and share.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. We are super excited to have you!