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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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How to Make a Good Impression

Ian's Messy Desk

In this short time, the person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language , your demeanor and your mannerisms. The adage says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. There is some suggestion it takes no more that 15 seconds for someone to evaluate you when you first meet.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one. Especially given this job market there's no incentive to hire young people (and also, no incentive to hire the oldest people either, only those in the middle are barely hanging on to jobs). 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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