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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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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. What are you saying in chat rooms, on FaceBook, Twitter etc. When you go for an interview you have to keep in mind that they really do want to hire someone, but you have to make it worth their while to hire you.

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.   From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. Share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and so on! Be willing to take a somewhat lesser position if it means you can advance in the future. Or be open to an entirely new opportunity. You never know what it might lead to. Do not let discouragement get to you.

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Handling Job Loss & 8 Tips to Get Back On Track

Office Dynamics

Do temp work until you land a permanent full-time position. Share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and so on! Be willing to take a somewhat lesser position if it means you can advance in the future. Or be open to an entirely new opportunity. You never know what it might lead to. Do not let discouragement get to you.

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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

PA retention rates will be at an all time high and this will remove company expenditure on temps. The original article can be found on Jennifer’s blog and you can also follow her on Twitter: @jencorcoran_pa. 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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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.   The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. .  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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