On The Job

JANUARY 19, 2010

Levit, author of “New Job, New You” cautions that before such an inquiry you should make sure you’ve been doing a great job at the position you were hired to fill as a temp. You’ve got to demonstrate that even as a temp, you’re a great fit for the company. Being a temp gives you a chance to see if you appreciate their style,” she says.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

And any spare time you have will be spent throwing in a load of laundry and cleaning up dog puke. It's a move designed to give them flexibility in dealing with the improving market, but it's also a way to keep their costs under control. Many companies don't offer temporary workers any benefits, so that helps greatly reduce their costs.

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Eco-Office Gals

MAY 30, 2013

Maybe the lease is up or the building is for sale and you’re seeking a new location. To make matters worse, you’re also illuminating, heating, and cooling the space held by inanimate objects–and that doesn’t mean clueless temps. Space is getting tight in your office. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Try searching your name on the Internet and see what comes up. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. Or because they cost too much?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

.  Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    The Rental Economy Expands:  We’ve long covered the growing use of variable cost business models. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Six of these years were at a small, personal services start up, that I sold profitably, and the remaining four years were as admin support at two small businesses. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! Private colleges may seem expensive but they offer many scholarships to help offset this cost. I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs. Or that your organization requires a degree before you can move up?

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

Would hate to pass up this leadership opportunity if it could mean progression for me in the future. Why do I bring this up? It also costs a lot to hire someone else because finding the time to find the right person and training them is expensive in energy, manpower, resources, and money. Thanks, Anonymous please!”

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms.

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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. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. I've been the EA to the President of a local t.v.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" And wouldnt the boss think it was just peachy if a rant turned up online from the candidate criticizing your behavior? Besides, its just common courtesy. Be on time.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

You see, celebrity-stardom aside, Kevin Parent is just a guy who lived through many of the same struggles you’ve had (or are having), from pursuing a creative career to building an audience to despairing you won’t make it to rejoicing you will to contemplating giving it all up. I may as well put it right up front.

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