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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

ASAP offers the PACE certification [link] (Shared by Karen). I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. I still feel I earned it. – Susan. This has been very helpful. I wasn’t aware there were so many certificates/certifications available for admins.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? For a job that you really wanted or for next time or for anyone new to interviewing, here are some other options and things to think about.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I also thought long and hard about why I was so unhappy and stressed at my job and why I had growing resentment. I learned I need a vacation ASAP.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.