Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Bookkeepers.
Page Personnel
MAY 26, 2021
They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Contractors are able to choose when they work, if they want to take breaks in between jobs, or if they want to fill up a year or more and then take a break.
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Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
. BTW, this quote pretty much sums up 1 of the 4 key reasons more firms are targeting small businesses. Enterprises have gotten so good at contract analysis and negotiation that it's very hard to wring profits out of this segment. . These are: 1. and global economy. as target markets.
Bonnie Low Kramen
JANUARY 11, 2023
In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 13, 2011
The higher up you go on the ladder of admin roles, the longer your job hunt will take. As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Everyone is busy.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 18, 2013
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. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JUNE 6, 2013
Would hate to pass up this leadership opportunity if it could mean progression for me in the future. Why do I bring this up? However, if you know how valued you are and what unique things you bring to the table, it does mean there may be some room for negotiating. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
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