Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network. This is very important. (JB).

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The point is to assist them but not just pick up their drying cleaning and walk their dog, but to manage their life and schedule as close to a regular EA job. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set.

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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. I mentored other younger assistants. I will find a job that is near my house with hardly a commute. I will find a job helping a person/people.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. How can you make yourself easily found?

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40

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. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40