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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Career paths are changing. The gig economy is made up of contracting and other short term roles that allow you to gain experience, knowledge and a salary in a way that works best for your circumstances.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. 2) Make it clear you have bigger goals. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there?

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. 3) Can you afford to live off of an EA’s salary after being a lawyer? The only way to get a great salary hike is thru time and growing responsibility just like any other job. You want to gain as much relevant experience as you can.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. Don't get sidetracked from your life and career goals. While their offers can be enticing, make sure it aligns with your life and career goals. Job hunt with focus.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work. The goal is to get INFORMATION and ADVICE which almost anyone can provide, not ask for an interview, a favor, or a job. That’s great too. It must be my journalist background and curious nature.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. My boss seems oblivious. Many thanks!