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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. It also takes a village.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Rarely did any company I joined have a comprehensive procedures manual, but every position had a binder or two when I left. This earned me recognition as an administrative leader and a go-to resource for new admins and their executives within those companies. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. 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. How long do you think is fair?

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

We are after all brand ambassadors for our bosses, our company, ourselves and ultimately our profession. This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. All the more reason you have to show your executive the benefits you will drive; the benefits your executive will derive from sending you and how the company will benefit. It can be a very hard sell.

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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.