Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. So how is your packaging in comparison?

Gifts 100

Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. So how is your packaging in comparison?

Gifts 100

Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

In your case, she may have been able to influence the SVP, CEO, HR, or the other assistants because she is in charge of all admin and it’s her duty to manage them. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes. Bosses usually ask themselves themselves: How manageable is an employee?

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40