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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. or other similar ones.

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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. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. The higher up you go on the ladder of admin roles, the longer your job hunt will take. Job hunt with focus.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet. While you have a job, recruiters are much happier to steal you away to their company instead.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. When you job hunt keep this in mind.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Today, more than 50 percent of candidates say they will take the salary offered.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm so glad I found your blog. I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). You can read that full blog post at the end.) I recently found myself out of work and started my search.

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