Calendars International Phones Temping 
Success
JANUARY 11, 2023
The more detailed my calendar, the more prepared and focused I am. I often find myself pulled in too many directions, reacting to phone calls, email and other stuff that pops up. Even microbusiness owners can benefit from an intern or temp. Committing my priorities to words focuses me mentally. Here’s how to prioritize.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. At any given moment we are asked and expected to be: Calendar Managers. International Speaker / Author / Chief Executive Assistant. By Peggy Vasquez.
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Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Initially, I did receive a few responses, asking me to provide video-pre-screens [not my favorite thing to do, I'm discovering] or to participate in phone pre-screens, which I giddily did, with zero results. I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 10, 2009
Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. It uses voice recognition and is fantastic.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. Luckily, I did!
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time. When your voicemail goes awry. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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