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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. I was asked to share my binder with the legal secretaries in my division in our Chicago and Washington, D.C. I’m going to suggest that each secretary in the legal and governance division prepare a similar desk reference manual for their positions.’ ‘The

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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Happy Retirement to someone who gave me a chance.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I temped here and there for a year. Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. The man I interviewed with was very nice, but was concerned about my lack of legal experience. He said he was concerned about my rusty legal experience. He taught me everything I know about the legal field.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Many professional associations have monthly dinner meetings with educational speakers. 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. First impressions count.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. It was then she introduced me to Google.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.