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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

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. 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. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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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.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

I obtained my 4-year Bachelor’s degree while temping as an AA and fell in love with my career. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. My confidence has hit an all-time high! I just took my OM exam this weekend and am awaiting the result.

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