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.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

Social Media 100

Social Media Job Hunting Resume Facebook 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network.

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Social Media PDF Business Cards Etiquette 233

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? Is there funding out there for education? . Check your local education campuses to see if you qualify. We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer. I always use the following example. “ Many of the delegates were worried about getting home.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100