Productivityist
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Even The NOW Year wall calendar starts in January. I also understand that I’m an outlier when it comes to when I make the start of my year, so I still lean in and share how my calendar year went in posts like this. In March I interviewed Austin Kleon for my podcast again. It’s paying off, too. Pun not intended).
Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
In interviews I’ve said that I’ve worked for introverts and extroverts and my job is to conform to the needs of my boss. The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? It was then she introduced me to Google. Minute taking made easier.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 8, 2016
Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. It always perplexes me when small companies do not hire a temp or have in mind another staff person to fill in for the admin or EA to go on a vacation or call in sick.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 26, 2014
I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I will temp and enjoy the downtime to spring clean and read for personal/intra self improvement.
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