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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. 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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Adapting to Change

Office Dynamics

I got caught up in the feeling of thinking I was not in control of the situation. After a pep talk from my husband, a great coworker and from my sister I set up a meeting with the director. He did show up…25 minutes late, but I was still prepared and ready. One full-time job and a few temp positions came after that one.

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Working 9 to 5: What a Way to Make a Living!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are a few song titles and lyrics that connect to those who have to get up and go to work each day. 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.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Try searching your name on the Internet and see what comes up. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. That may not be what you want an employer to know?

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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!"

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

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. Best of luck!

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

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. Best of luck!

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