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

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. The first one means to share email addresses, continue to keep in touch, and socialize on your own time individually.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I also had to listen in interviews really well.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral.

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

Men With Pens

And today, we have something very special for you here at Men with Pens – please enjoy my interview on creative careers with Québecois singer/songwriter Kevin Parent. And yet, you’ve mentioned often, in your songs, in your interviews, that you feel a strong pull to recharge your batteries. Solid interview guys!

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