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.

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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.

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Social Media Job Hunting Resume Facebook 100

All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Know what’s going on in your office, company, and industry. Decide if you can live with the decision. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Join ones that are relevant to your industry and personal brand. Contribute to industry forums, show your knowledge, experience and insights and link back to your URL. Out of sight means out of mind. Tag people and companies in your status updates.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer. What do you think you can contribute to this company? This is the question that allows you to really sell yourself. I’m incredibly hard-working, focussed and organised so I am able to get through a lot of work quickly.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. Just as accountants get their CPAs to demonstrate they have completed thorough study in their profession/industry, so should an administrative professional have a designation that shows he or she has put in their hard work to grow in their profession. (JB).

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