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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. A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview.

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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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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You've got to get a great resume in order that sells you and your expertise. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Many times, a computer is sifting through resumes and kicking them out if the right word was not used in the resume. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

You've got to get a great resume in order that sells you and your expertise. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed. Many times, a computer is sifting through resumes and kicking them out if the right word was not used in the resume. Know about them and bring what you learned up in the interview.

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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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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Six of these years were at a small, personal services start up, that I sold profitably, and the remaining four years were as admin support at two small businesses. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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