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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. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. Research has found the following to be the top ten motivators: achievement, learning, inspiring, creativity, enjoyment, improvements, financial reward, identity, purpose and stability.

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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. Being a member is not only a great place for networking, but for mentoring and learning of jobs in your area. 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.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. We have listed each speaker and what the attendees will learn. We had a rich discussion in the chat box that we’ll try to copy here for you.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. Even when a company is downsizing or merging, there’s a lot of opportunity for contract roles or temp gigs to help them thru the transition.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For me, and this may or may not be the case with you, I learned I was bored, unhappy, stretched too thin, and I was neglecting myself. How did I learn this? However, after I’m in a role for 2-3 years I’ve learned the ins and outs of my new boss, role, job, dept, and company. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. What did they learn? How long do you think is fair?

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