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Why Temping Can Be a Great Career Move

On The Job

One option that could prove beneficial while you're trying to get your career back on the right road is temping. The American Staffing Association reports that staffing companies in this country hire 17 million temp and contract workers every year. Here are some other things to consider about temp jobs: You can learn new skills.

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

Early bibles of the field (Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich , Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People ) urged workers to grow philosophically, to build qualities such as confidence and self-discipline. It just felt like a really comfortable environment to learn in,” said our classmate Alexandra Molnar. “I

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. I rose to his level of expectations.

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

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. As a result, she felt more confident about covering for me. The person covering in my absence would have to hit the ground running, and this guide would serve as the tool to help them do it.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

The PA network forum can be used for continual learning and dissemination of important information from the top down, similarly Assistants can offer valid suggestions, ideas and changes in possible outdated processes and procedures and once again save on time and money.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You will have to take time to learn all the new tricks and how to get your resume seen. Dress professionally and act confidently. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You will have to take time to learn all the new tricks and how to get your resume seen. Dress professionally and act confidently. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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