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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

Allwork

When possible, before your last day on the job, make sure to forward any important information that you think would be of use to you in future endeavors — including contact information and material for your professional portfolio. This includes: New details to cite in your resume or cover letter.

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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

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2022 research revealed that in a large-scale experiment, candidates having “information available on social media through hashtags and liked pages can have a crucial effect on a candidate’s chances of obtaining a good rating” from the employer. He’s not sure if it’s helped or hurt his chances during his time as a job-seeker. “I

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. The email should be to continue or further establish a “relationship” you already have with them.

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For any new readers and for BL, I cover the basics so much of what I say to BL may or may not apply to them. I came across your blog and found it so informative and interesting. I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. Congrats on the dream job! Should you stay?

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Insights From A Recruiting Perspective

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. Sadly, the most difficult aspect of being in recruiting is how little we are allowed to say because we don't have specific time lines or information. If your resume and cover letter are riddled we typos we question your attention to detail.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?