On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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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Temping Customer Service Skills Confidence 106

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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International Networking Temping Agenda 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

Dress professionally and act confidently. Keep networking and see if anyone can direct you. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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Resume Temping Interviewing 2009 100

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

Dress professionally and act confidently. Keep networking and see if anyone can direct you. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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Resume Temping Interviewing 2009 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? She often lists all associations in the back of her publication and has a wide network across the globe of resources for administrative professionals. (JF). It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network. – Danielle.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40