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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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2023 grads are entering a job market that is not so quick to employ new grads. This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. It may also lead to a full-time job offer. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

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In one TikTok , a non-Gen Zer asks her Gen Z intern to explain. Insider reports a user who got a job at Google as a technical program manager without industry experience right after college by, you guessed it, being a little “delulu.” So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt.

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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. No, maybe 1 minute.

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The Gender Pay Gap Impacts 41% Of Women – Here’s How To Infuse Equity Into The Hiring Process

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Nearly 2 in 5 employed women are job-hunting, with higher pay as the goal, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder. . 37% of women who are currently employed are looking for a new job . 75% of women consider a company’s maternity and family leave policies when applying for jobs .

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Is job hopping the only way up the career ladder for assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

I didn’t job hop for an increase in salary, it was always for other reasons, but with every new role I did get a pay rise. For many assistants trying to negotiate a pay rise is extremely difficult and many are turned down because of their organisation’s internal structures. Applying for jobs outside of the PA role.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession.

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The next step is to jump industries and focus on the creative. If you’ve worked for the top dog at the equity firm and have a lot of experience, it’s usually understood that you are so talented you can work in any industry. I’ve heard of people even interning. It’s great you are already an EA from a reputable company.