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How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting During the Holidays This Year

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The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of Americans jobless, and Business Insider’s list of major companies that have announced job cuts suggests another round of layoffs is underway. It’s vital that you continue your job search during the holidays. Here’s how to stay motivated while job searching throughout the holiday season: 1.

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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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Networking Key for Vets to Find a Job

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I just have one question for you today: What have you done to help a vet find a job? Read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday and promise yourself that you'll spend some time this Thanksgiving holiday giving thanks for our military and their families. And then help one of them find a job.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whenever I look for a job, I send out over 200 individual emails telling people what I've been up to. I also do this around the holidays or when I read or see something pertaining to them so it's not uncommon for people to hear from me at least once or twice a year to say hi and update them for fun.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. How did I learn this?

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Job hunting and dating are very similar. Can you work on weekends and/or holidays? This is a bad idea!

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