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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. It also takes a village.

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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

Grow & learn; read, talk to mentors, attend training or a conference, watch webinars, etc. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one. If you are going through a change right now, especially professional change, that you don’t quite feel in control of, reach out to mentors, friends, and others.

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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. 3) Find someone to mentor you. This is another area your mentor can help you. A mentor can help with this as well. Look at being unemployed as a full-time job and what you are trying to do is sell yourself. Make it count.

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Happy Retirement to someone who gave me a chance.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I temped here and there for a year. Finally, I got a job interview through the temp agency for a one-year contract. Tags: taking a chance retirement mentor professional assistant legal assistant Administrative Assistant. I had worked for a lawyer while living in Northern Alberta and knew I didn’t want to do that again.

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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. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps. 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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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.