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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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.

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

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.  Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    Loyalty Meets Daily Deals:   There’s a lot of debate about the merits of daily deals. 

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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

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If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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Text size: You work in a small department where each of your coworkers handles a different function, yet all the parts are interconnected and result in the final finished product or service. Hildebrand Print Comment Rating: Be the first to rate this. Business systems are beneficial, too. It is a great system and helps with training.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Apparently, I had just walked into an A-list celebrity’s production office and befriended the Director of Development. She gave me her business card. I still keep in touch with them today.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. I am not sure if those are the values that bring you the most joy - being productive and learning. This was mostly as a temp during very slow months when the entire industry was on vacation, but I’m sure the paycheck wasn’t as amazing as yours.