Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The focus of the study was to figure out how many independent workers (freelancers, temps, solopreneurs, independent consultants, etc.)   The study consisted of two national, statistically significant surveys as well as several focus groups and dozens of one-on-one interviews with independent workers. there are in the U.S.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. A few months later I attended an event at the old job and walked up to the director (the birdman) and thanked him. He smiled and asked why…I explained that his decision created a door of opportunity for me and I was grateful. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Job Advice Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

During past weak economic times, companies might hire temps, and once the economy gained strength permanent hiring ensued. Today’s weak economy has changed the psychology of hiring. We have not yet seen that pattern, and there are no signs that it’s on its way. The situation has caused various and serious difficulties for most of [.].

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Job Advice Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

During past weak economic times, companies might hire temps, and once the economy gained strength permanent hiring ensued. Today’s weak economy has changed the psychology of hiring. We have not yet seen that pattern, and there are no signs that it’s on its way. The situation has caused various and serious difficulties for most of [.].

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

For the last 6 months or so we've been partnering with MBO Partners and Rockbridge Associates  on a deep dive research project on independent workers - freelancers, contractors, temps, solopreneurs, etc.    The research consisted of two national, representative surveys and in-depth interviews with independent workers. 

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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. It would be the longest contract I had been offered so I was anxious to do well in the interview. I interviewed first with the HR manager and did well. It was long hours and no thanks.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

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.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

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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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

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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Productivityist

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In March I interviewed Austin Kleon for my podcast again. After years of meeting online, several of us who mastermind together met up in Tempe, Arizona to retreat together. February was also a month where I started taking finances more seriously than I had in ages. It’s paying off, too. Pun not intended). Spring ’22.

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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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Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

After interviewing Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and seeing the company’s HQ outside of Las Vegas , I knew I wanted to learn more about the nuts and bolts and day-to-day operations of Zappos. And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. Service Untitled: So tell me about your role and what you do at Zappos.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

In interviews I’ve said that I’ve worked for introverts and extroverts and my job is to conform to the needs of my boss. This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone. Your interview starts even before you shake hands with anyone or answer an interview question.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Even if you aren't that aggressive in marketing yourself while you have a job, it's likely that previous companies that interviewed you or HR people that you knew will remember you and keep you in their database. You will find yourself having to juggle an interview schedule and working to continue networking or to not get bored.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 24, 2009

While on a job interview not too long ago, I was asked how I ended up working for everyone I have and how I got started in the industry. I've found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency. It has allowed me to be in the entertainment industry for almost 9 years now. My first answer was, "No nepotism here!"

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours. Have money for job hunting and working. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.

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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. Be honest you understand the paycut and why it doesn't bother you at the appropriate time in the interview process. Your best bet is to get some experience in admin and being an EA thru temping or other contract work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

You’re most likely going to get a lot of interviews for the business side of the entertainment industry as you try to switch fields - CFO’s EA at a major entertainment company, production/film companies that are just starting out and need funding, or internet start ups.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. It always perplexes me when small companies do not hire a temp or have in mind another staff person to fill in for the admin or EA to go on a vacation or call in sick.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. 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. 2) Make it clear you have bigger goals.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2010

I spent the next four months resting, soul-searching, temping here and there and took a 2 week vacation. Some of them might include taking new or refresher courses, doing informational interviews, networking, and volunteering. So I quit my job. It took me the entire four months to unwind and finally feel normal.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 24, 2011

they are generally going to want to talk with you, at least interview you, during the day. Temp three days per week so that you have some steady income, and work in your VA practice two full days per week In this way, you have income, and you have specific, defined time to work on building your practice. Quit your job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

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. I will temp and enjoy the downtime to spring clean and read for personal/intra self improvement. I also had to listen in interviews really well.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? I am also not sure if upon your exit interview, HR gave you any guidance on if you could collect unemployment, etc. 4) Start temping immediately. Needless to say, I was also terminated. And what is the best way to present it?

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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. It also means going on job interviews or meeting with any agency that calls you because they will often keep you in their database when the right job does come up.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 29, 2021

Matt Alder interviews thought leaders who are influencing and changing an industry Spotify Evergreen Podcasts Crafted for senior HR professionals and recruitment entrepreneurs, this podcast by Matt Alder is based on interviews of thought leaders who are changing the recruitment industry with innovation. Think about that for a minute.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 24, 2012

  Our explanation - which is based on our interviews and other qualitative work - is independent workers with the right skill sets and experience are thriving and are much more financially successful than those who don't. More like a temporary economy." We don't agree.  We found median per capita income for U.S.

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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. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview. 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.

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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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. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

And today, we have something very special for you here at Men with Pens – please enjoy my interview on creative careers with Québecois singer/songwriter Kevin Parent. And yet, you’ve mentioned often, in your songs, in your interviews, that you feel a strong pull to recharge your batteries. Solid interview guys!

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