Interviewing Temping Twitter 
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 14, 2012
I have been involved in conducting a few interviews for admin jobs and here are two of the main things I have noticed about those who are unsuccessful: resumes are out of date and not relevant to the job applied for and the person was not prepared for the interview. 1) Do try the temp agencies. Here is what I recommend.
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.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
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!"
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.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 30, 2022
I also am working on a “Year in Preview” piece that I’ll be publishing on January 1st, so if that’s something you’re interested in checking out then follow me on Twitter so that you can read it when I release it. In March I interviewed Austin Kleon for my podcast again. It’s paying off, too.
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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