Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says. "A

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says. "A

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Oh and don’t worry I can’t see technology taking jobs away from us any time soon! Employment opportunities and salary.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Do a great job.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A They can’t even look forward to retirement, because they’re going to have to work longer now. One 20-year-veteran of property management recently told Blume that her job was “eating her soul.”

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Phil Haynes says it’s these kinds of blunders that can prevent a job seeker from finding a position, but he says a revamped strategy can help bring success. That’s a lot of jobs opening up.”

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