Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411 I was introduced to Google when I went back to work as an assistant in a law firm in Ottawa. It was then she introduced me to Google. Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Introducing Goo.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
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. Lucky for you, there's Google!
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Professional Assistant Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
We hired a temp to do some simple clerical work for us, but realized once she left, that the work was inadequate and there were spelling mistakes along with the mail merge list not being correct, that we supplied to her. Heres an example of what happened with me.
Who's the Real Boss?
AUGUST 31, 2020
I started frantically googling, ‘how to write minutes?’ And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling! However, I must point out, no one can actually teach you how to write minutes, nor did anyone teach me. This really is the only way you’ll learn.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 20, 2015
Create an office bible In case you get sick, go on vacation, or get hit by a bus, it’s always good to have an office bible so your temp or co-worker can have info at their fingertips when needed. Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk
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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