Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 18, 2013
The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.
On The Job
JANUARY 19, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, January 19, 2010 How to Move from Temporary Work to a Full-Time Gig When I was in high school I landed my first holiday job working at a small J.C.
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Bonnie Low Kramen
JANUARY 11, 2023
In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. . ” A three-day in-person event with Low-Kramen costs $2,800 a person.
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.
On The Job
JULY 10, 2009
It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" I always hear that temp work is a good way to get experience, but wonder if HR ever cares about it. This can be nothing more than a form e-mail saying "got it."
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
Private colleges may seem expensive but they offer many scholarships to help offset this cost. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). Start a book club during your lunch hour. I started an administrative book club where we met once a week.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 4, 2013
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. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.
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