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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. At the completion of the first initiative, I will present the guide to other administrative staff in my association to get them on board. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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What I Did This Summer: WordCamp Edition

Tips From T. Marie

Luckily, the temps here in Maine this week look like it should make it easy to pretend the first signs of leaves turning aren’t showing up on Autumn Lane. I loved the fact that the schedule for presentations was actually a part of the badge that you wore on a lanyard.

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Session 3 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

Ja smine gave an awesome, wonderful, challenging and thoughtful presentation. It was amazing that this was her first large-scale presentation! Jasmine captivated the audience by her use of graphic slides throughout the presentation. All the other temps quit, some after only one day!

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The job of looking for a job

Laughing all the Way to Work

1) Do try the temp agencies. When on a temp job, work as if you are on probation all the time. 4) It matters what you wear, your hairstyle, how you present yourself, body odour, bad breath, too much perfume etc. Look at being unemployed as a full-time job and what you are trying to do is sell yourself. Here is what I recommend.

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How Assistants Manage Their Workload (and all the extras, like training!)

Office Dynamics

This week I am presenting the World Class Assistant Certificate Program (Parts 1 and 2) at Nationwide Insurance. When I’m presenting onsite workshops and seminars for assistants, I am usually escorted by an executive assistant who assists me through security, shows me around the facility and takes me to the training room. Get a buddy.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview. 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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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. I've been blogging for about 4 years now so that's a lot of material!

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