Small Business Labs
MAY 16, 2012
According to the article: "Supertemps are top managers and professionals—from lawyers to CFOs to consultants—who’ve been trained at top schools and companies and choose to pursue project-based careers independent of any major firm." The demand for executive temps is growing and companies are responding.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 27, 2015
People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.
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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. Dukakis benefited from this network, too, Low-Kramen said.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 26, 2008
I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. There are also sites for networking to keep your name out there. A good way to network in person is through professional associations. Being a member is not only a great place for networking, but for mentoring and learning of jobs in your area.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. It can be a very hard sell.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. 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. Work on your weaknesses.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 20, 2015
Be a ninja Whenever I go into people’s offices, I try to train them to understand that if I need them, I wait in the doorway until they see me or acknowledge me so I can ask them a question. Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. This is part 6.
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