Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

If appropriate and true, during the interview process, you can mention you take the time to have lunch with other assistants, interns, or other co-workers just to understand them better as people, the office environment, and pick their brain for advice. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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 point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. If they treat you unprofessionally, rudely or as if you don't really matter during the interview process, chances are that's a real indication of how the company is operated. You know who you are.

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