C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Traditionally, many companies have relied on temporary staffing for executive assistants or opted for a temp-to-perm approach when hiring a permanent executive assistant, when in reality, there are many advantages that make a permanent executive assistant a better choice from the start.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 23, 2008

Temporary Secretary – Paul McCartney - “All I need is help for a little while” I got back into the workforce through a temp agency. When you are temping, act as if you are on an interview every day. It is a foot in the door.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 1, 2013

It's not surprising that independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) Via agencies and brokers came in 2nd with 17% and former employers came in 3rd with 9%. rely on word of mouth/referrals for getting business. What is a bit surprising is just how important word of mouth is compared to other methods.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2015

The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%). .  The GAO's definition of contingent covers the broad category of workers who aren't full-time, permanent employees. On-call workers (people called to work when needed (3.5%). Contract company workers (3.0%).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The best part is, there are a ton of temp agencies and anyone can apply. The #1 rule of temping is you're not supposed to ask for jobs or try to get employment on your own to honor the relationship and introduction your agent forged with the company you're at. The assignments can last for a day or two to even a couple of months.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 14, 2012

1) Do try the temp agencies. When on a temp job, work as if you are on probation all the time. 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. Here is what I recommend. It is better to be working.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 7, 2008

I temped here and there for a year. Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. I had worked for a lawyer while living in Northern Alberta and knew I didn’t want to do that again. It was long hours and no thanks. I started to pound the pavement looking.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 25, 2016

  But our research and the research of others (including government agencies) consistently shows the majority of gig workers chose to be gig workers, are satisfied with gig work and plan to continue as gig workers.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

This quickly led into a change of career and I became a recruitment consultant working for high street agencies. A move to London happened around 1996 and my first role as a PA for the Director of Human Resources for a recruitment agency. A fabulous role which I loved. I joined NHS Wales in 2005 and have been here ever since.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce. Most of them are expressing the negativity that currently exists in the labor market. Since the early ‘80s, the US economy has been taking longer to regain all the jobs lost in a downturn”. It mentions also that 26% of working Americans have “non-standard” jobs.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. 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. How long do you think is fair?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!) by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 08, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

However, a chance job in temp recruiting led her to where she is today. Tune in to the 22nd episode of Recruitment Entrepreneurs and hear out everything about Lindy's choices in life and her recruitment agency! Based in Cape Town, Lindy Sollinger has always wanted to be a psychologist since her university days.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  My own experience: December '09, while everyone was getting laid off, I quit my job as executive creative director at a marketing agency and started a a network of media and marketing partners.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 24, 2009

I've found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency. How I Got My Job with a Chairman/CEO I moved to Los Angeles to look for a job in the industry and because I had zero connections, I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to the temp agencies.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 14, 2020

recruitment agency to build presence on the internet. I will dedicate a separate article later to the choice and use of technologies by a recruitment agency. You may add a list of clients, some client/candidate testimonials, any new service you provide (like resume writing, temp staffing, consulting), etc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I work at a travel and event planning agency. Most large companies have in house travel department or a pre-approved vendor and agency list. 2) Temp while you look for a job so you can say you have executive or admin assistant experience and within entertainment. Call every single temping agency in town.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

The flip side is to try to get a job directly as a writer’s assistant, at a talent agency as an EA/script reader, or be an assistant to a creative executive (Executive Producer, Producer, etc) or the story department. Since you have already worked at a well known company, you are half way there.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

It consists of former bosses, co-workers, friends at work and in my personal life, friends of friends, professional network groups I'm a part of, anyone through my volunteering activities, temp agencies, and people I'm a client to as well - my former personal trainer, my photographer, etc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. You have to wear a different outfit each time. You will spend a lot on gas just driving around town or on business travel.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The gentleman on the call introduced himself as a consultant with a well-known local staffing agency who had reviewed the resume I had uploaded to the organization's website. But then, at the end of that first week, I received a call, seemingly from the job search Universe.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. Your best bet is to get some experience in admin and being an EA thru temping or other contract work. You want to gain as much relevant experience as you can. It’s good that you have a background in PR and communication roles.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Even when a company is downsizing or merging, there’s a lot of opportunity for contract roles or temp gigs to help them thru the transition. This is one of the main reasons why I endorse temping and working thru recruiting and placement agencies. When you job hunt keep this in mind.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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. Sure, some of them might have the same jobs, but you will soon find that sometimes a company will only work with one specific agency. Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I'm an EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be the EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Even though I am an EA with over 15 years of experience at the C-level, it seems that all the recruiting agencies I have approached still require an applicant to come in for an appointment to take their basic employment testing, and then only seem to be able to offer lower-level administrative jobs.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Buyers Guides Templates Webinars Podcasts Videos Articles Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email RSS Business Management Business Management Strategies & Workplace Communication Michelle Burke: Communication Strategist Legal Compliance & Regulatory Guidance Office Technology Office Supply & Equipment Reviews Computer & Software Help The Software Pro Travel (..)

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. Both of these relationships are good for your cost-planning because they are not fixed, permanent costs, they are variable cost, meaning, when the project is finished the contract for your temp-workers, contractors finishes too.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. 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. Taking on temp jobs will introduce you to potential employers where you can showcase your abilities.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 29, 2021

. - Dualta Doherty In this podcast Dualta Doherty interviews Agency Recruitment leaders from all over the world. Temp and Contract staffing makes up 90% of global recruitment revenue (*source: SIA). We explore how you can set up, scale and operate a world class recruitment company. Think about that for a minute.

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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. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.

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Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With over two decades of experience in marketing and creating high-value content for a variety of companies, Cumella and her agency, One Hour Marketing, have worked for Lush Cosmetics, Bottega Verde, Yves Rocher and Riso Scotti and helped them substantially gain market traction. 40 fastest-growing marketing agency in the U.S.

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