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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. It took time, effort, mistakes and a lot of painful focus to learn and ultimately, I was successful. Mr. W’s confidence in me propelled my performance to a new level. I was a change agent, confidant and advisor. I rose to his level of expectations.

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

Early bibles of the field (Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich , Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People ) urged workers to grow philosophically, to build qualities such as confidence and self-discipline. It just felt like a really comfortable environment to learn in,” said our classmate Alexandra Molnar. “I

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. I suggest constant learning before the unexpected change occurs so you can adapt more easily. Adapting to professional change shows professionalism and confidence. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You will have to take time to learn all the new tricks and how to get your resume seen. Dress professionally and act confidently. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You will have to take time to learn all the new tricks and how to get your resume seen. Dress professionally and act confidently. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview. Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

The PA network forum can be used for continual learning and dissemination of important information from the top down, similarly Assistants can offer valid suggestions, ideas and changes in possible outdated processes and procedures and once again save on time and money.

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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. What did they learn? How long do you think is fair?

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