Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 14, 2012
1) Do try the temp agencies. When on a temp job, work as if you are on probation all the time. Don't text or be on a cell phone while in the waiting room. 11) Choose some good references and make sure you contact them ahead of time to ask their permission to use their name and to let them know they may be contacted.
Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while. Initially, I did receive a few responses, asking me to provide video-pre-screens [not my favorite thing to do, I'm discovering] or to participate in phone pre-screens, which I giddily did, with zero results.
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Professional Assistant Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
We hired a temp to do some simple clerical work for us, but realized once she left, that the work was inadequate and there were spelling mistakes along with the mail merge list not being correct, that we supplied to her. Heres an example of what happened with me.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 20, 2015
Create an office bible In case you get sick, go on vacation, or get hit by a bus, it’s always good to have an office bible so your temp or co-worker can have info at their fingertips when needed. Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 13, 2011
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. You will find yourself having to juggle an interview schedule and working to continue networking or to not get bored.
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