Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

I worked with an amazing team, flexible hours, great manager, excellent benefits and pay, challenges that provided skills I use to this day, an office with a great view, control of developing procedures and next to one of the best coffee shops! I got caught up in the feeling of thinking I was not in control of the situation.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

This tool not only empowered her temporary replacement but also showcased her foresight and dedication to her team’s success. Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

It will be especially beneficial for new starters who will get to know key contacts very quickly and feel part of a team sooner than they would without a network which can only be beneficial for the bosses and the organisation. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps.

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On The Job

JULY 8, 2014

And with the increasing temps comes the surest sign of summer: An invitation to the office picnic. You don’t have to stay all day, but show up early enough to help if necessary, bring a dish if requested and stay long enough to enjoy the meal and offer some chit-chat. Give your partner a heads up on proper attire. Participate.

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Page Personnel

MAY 26, 2021

They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Contractors are able to choose when they work, if they want to take breaks in between jobs, or if they want to fill up a year or more and then take a break.

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Productivityist

JULY 3, 2019

A self-proclaimed late bloomer, he had a mediocre academic career at Stanford (which he got into by a fluke), and after graduating, worked as a dishwasher, night watchman, and typing temp before finally finding the inner motivation and drive that ultimately led him to his current career trajectory. Want to keep up with the podcast?

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a fan of the team since 1981, January was a fun month for me. The book came up again in April. It wound up not being the actual title. After years of meeting online, several of us who mastermind together met up in Tempe, Arizona to retreat together. That’ll change in 2023. The tentative title. Mac Studio.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 14, 2020

Once you have set up a recruitment business, it goes without saying that a digital presence is a must. Ensure that you host your site on a reliable server ( like AWS or Azure or Google or any other) so that it does not go down and is always up and running. small form could pop up which is filled by the visitor).

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Page Personnel

APRIL 1, 2019

Get up, happy to be going to work at the same office where you’ve been for the last 5 years, within the same role and industry, ready to start your day and crack on. Sometimes lumped in with freelancers, temp staff, or interim staff, a contractor is specifically any professional employed on a temporary, contract basis.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

  This fact was highlighted in a letter sent to the management team of Office Depot by the Hedge Fund Starboard.   BTW, this quote pretty much sums up 1 of the 4 key reasons more firms are targeting small businesses. A decade ago relatively few firms - large or small - considered small businesses a key target market.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

But as a hard and fast rule, it is important to skill yourself up to the highest level in being able to produce formal Board minutes, as for any other lower level of meeting you can just scale back the formal-ness of your minutes to suit the tone of that meeting. So, start reading!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

I am so excited to write this kick-off Blog for our 2nd Annual Admin Blog-a-thon as I have great news about shifts taking place in the Administrative Profession in terms of executives and managers embracing this role as vital to their organization's and leadership team's success. So my advice to you is to never rest on your laurels.

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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. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 31, 2010

I am so excited to write this kick-off Blog for our 2nd Annual Admin Blog-a-thon as I have great news about shifts taking place in the Administrative Profession in terms of executives and managers embracing this role as vital to their organization's and leadership team's success. So my advice to you is to never rest on your laurels.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 29, 2021

We explore how you can set up, scale and operate a world class recruitment company. With famous agency leaders from all over the world as guests on his podcast, they share the challenges and successes in the recruitment industry to find out the best methods for setting up, scaling and operating a world-class recruitment agency.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

If you’re afraid you’ll only be picking up dry cleaning all day, you can state what you are looking for by saying, “My background has been as an executive assistant, where 90% of my workload related to the office and 10% was personal business handling x, y, z.” This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone.

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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. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. Also success stories. marusya-serial.ru Sandra Chesnutt clearly these are important for B2C businesses. What about B2B?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

While I don’t have 100% accuracy, I’d say it’s pretty high up there as I am such a worrywart and have a fear of failure that I quadruple check stuff, don’t assume anything, also get others to help me proofread, and usually take a stance to over-communicate. Most of my jobs I was able to take my 2 weeks.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs. Or that your organization requires a degree before you can move up? We have a several webinars coming up! I know every aspect of the profession.

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

To get this information, I spoke to Rob Siefker, Director of the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. Rob: I am the director of the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. And then we just make sure that the leadership team makes an effort to engage and interact with them.

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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. When the Chairman/CEO’s office asked me to join their team, I said to myself, “Who says no to the CEO?!” So, know what your unique selling point is and play that area up, regardless of which field you choose!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I invited half a dozen people but the word spread like wildfire and almost the entire product and engineering team showed up a little after 5:30pm. I originally just invited six people, but about thirty+ showed up. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). It is a way to catch up and keep the doors of communication open. When I got home I looked up the company.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

More than anything, rock climbing is a feat of inner power because for first-timers like me, you get to a point where you want to give up. Inevitably, I'll just get stuck where I can't see any options and I have to yell to my team mates below to help me. I'm glad I didn't get bent out of shape or get caught up in any emotions.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. « Skype Down, WinWeb Slow – the price of mash-up. Also success stories. marusya-serial.ru What about B2B? Do you think.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

With our growth, we've moved to a larger office and I now have a team that includes a receptionist and office admin. Would hate to pass up this leadership opportunity if it could mean progression for me in the future. Why do I bring this up? When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

You see, celebrity-stardom aside, Kevin Parent is just a guy who lived through many of the same struggles you’ve had (or are having), from pursuing a creative career to building an audience to despairing you won’t make it to rejoicing you will to contemplating giving it all up. I may as well put it right up front.

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