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Top 28 Gifts for Holiday Shopping on A Budget

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While the holidays are certainly joyful, shopping for others can sometimes add more stress than you’d anticipated, especially if you’re trying to purchase Christmas gifts on a budget. Purchase within your budgeted category to stay on track , or mix and match from various sections to compile the perfect gift that still meets your money goals.

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Career paths are changing. It used to be that most people looked for that One Job, the one where they would stay for a number of years, the company where they would work their way up the career ladder and retire after a respectable amount of time.

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8 reasons why contract employment is popular

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Within the current economic environment, companies and professionals are beginning to see that the advantages of hiring contract workers far outweigh the downsides , and it’s becoming a popular career option for professionals of all levels of experience. More experience, faster Many contractors work for several different companies in a year.

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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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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

There are plenty of Board minutes online for publicly listed companies and the like, that show you how to formally capture comments in a ‘he said / she said’ way. And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling!

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Your definitive guide to contracting work: the good, the bad, and the reality

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Sometimes lumped in with freelancers, temp staff, or interim staff, a contractor is specifically any professional employed on a temporary, contract basis. What skill sets would companies actually hire you for? What is your value-add to a company and what will they count on you for? What is a contractor anyway?

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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.