All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. offices, and train them in how to create their own desk reference guide. Communication Skills : Recommending improvements and sharing knowledge requires clear and effective communication, ensuring that valuable insights are accessible and actionable.

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Administrative Professionals Medical Mentoring Legal 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. 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 can be a very hard sell.

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IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

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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Temping Resume Networking Medical 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

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. 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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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Remind yourself of accomplishments, skills you have developed and your unique traits; focus on what you do have control of. Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. What opportunities can you explore?

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Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. This was mostly as a temp during very slow months when the entire industry was on vacation, but I’m sure the paycheck wasn’t as amazing as yours. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. It also looks bad on one’s resume.

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Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40