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What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball?

Job Advice Blog

Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce. Since most jobs come through networking therefore more and more networking is the answer. They also need to learn how to benefit from the fast-evolving social media. It mentions also that 26% of working Americans have “non-standard” jobs.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

 This growing ability to network, collaborate and socialize is making independent work more attractive, and 2012 will see the trend towards independent work continue to grow.    Most of these older workers will choose independence because of the stimulation, freedom and flexibility it provides. 

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing.

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

  From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. The latest data show that there is an ongoing loss of full-time and permanent jobs. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. E-Mail me or follow me.

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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

  The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  The professionals often have larger networks and more resources, and unlike their counterparts, the employees, they command respect and compensation equal to their contribution rather than their title. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. You will find yourself having to juggle an interview schedule and working to continue networking or to not get bored. Job hunt with focus.