Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Remind yourself of accomplishments, skills you have developed and your unique traits; focus on what you do have control of. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. Talk about the situation and listen to supportive feedback. Evaluate the situation and focus on facts. What opportunities can you explore?

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Confidence Mentoring Temping 2018 200

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

From proper formal Board minutes, to taking down the highlights or actions, as an experienced EA you need to be able to delve into your bag of tricks to bring out the right skills for minuting each and every meeting. Ask yourself though, if someone who wasn’t at the meeting was to read these minutes, would they learn something?

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Agenda AT&T Budget Google 98

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. We also get a mini break when our boss is traveling as the stress level is generally lower and we can catch up on our workload. A week or two ago, it was one of those weeks where my brain just felt tired.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 21, 2012

I started out as a temp and figured I’d pay my dues, network, and hop to another company or department. Pay your bills on time so you don't stress about shelling out more money in fees. You can keep track of many different things - lists, people, schedules, projects. Life is short, spend the time you have wisely.

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Temping Gossip Stress Customer Service 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

This means on your own initiative, ask to learn new software programs, volunteer for projects at work that will teach you something and challenge you, have interests outside of work that help your career in some sort of leadership, management, networking, or public speaking role. Almost every job has an admin element to it.

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Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 24, 2011

Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « When "it" isnt happening fast enough. Its where savvy, committed, smart and highly skilled meet spunky, shameless, gutsy, and brazen.

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Lifestyle 2011 Temping AT&T 100