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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. There are also sites for networking to keep your name out there. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview. A good way to network in person is through professional associations.

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What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball?

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce. So what are they to do?

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. 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

The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. Practice interviewing; communicating what you bring to the table that the 20+ applicants won't. You have 1 opportunity to get a 2nd or 3rd interview.

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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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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. 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? This can be taken in one of two ways.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Oh where or where is my password?