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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.

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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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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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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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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Being a member is not only a great place for networking, but for mentoring and learning of jobs in your area. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking.

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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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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

The baby boomers, Gen Y’s, and millenniums are mentoring each other both on technology and human moments. Many of our corporate clients wants their baby boomers to mentor the younger generation coming into the workplace. It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network. This is very important. (JB).

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