Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Then one day I discovered that every admin is valued and the true value of the profession of the administrative assistant!
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?" So, turn off your phone, your e-mail and put a "do not disturb" sign on your door. This can be nothing more than a form e-mail saying "got it." Be on time.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.
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.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. It uses voice recognition and is fantastic.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MARCH 22, 2013
I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever. 4) Start temping immediately. 2) What exactly did they say when you were let go?
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