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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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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. What are you saying in chat rooms, on FaceBook, Twitter etc. When you go for an interview you have to keep in mind that they really do want to hire someone, but you have to make it worth their while to hire you.

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Episode 251: Being a Late Bloomer with Rich Karlgaard

Productivityist

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. This episode is brought to you by MetPro.

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Establishing a Digital Presence

Recruit CRM

You may add a list of clients, some client/candidate testimonials, any new service you provide (like resume writing, temp staffing, consulting), etc. To begin this process it is important to create company page/account in the three of the most popular social media platforms, namely LinkedIn , Facebook & Twitter.

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2022: My “Year” in Review

Productivityist

I also am working on a “Year in Preview” piece that I’ll be publishing on January 1st, so if that’s something you’re interested in checking out then follow me on Twitter so that you can read it when I release it. Seeing them win in legitimate fashion was fun. I’m glad I went. (I

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps. The original article can be found on Jennifer’s blog and you can also follow her on Twitter: @jencorcoran_pa. We are worth investing in – by PAs talking to each other more there will be a huge time saving for management.

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.   From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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