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

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This will make you more competitive in the job market and demonstrate your commitment to professional growth. Tailor your resume and cover letter: Customize your application materials for each job you apply to, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. But people who show up for a job interview ready to present their professional portfolio aren’t just saying they can do something – they’re proving it.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. When I was a teenager, I was already working part time jobs on-air or had clients who were 30-50 years older with very advanced degrees.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I mentored other younger assistants.

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10 gifts to give your career

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Are you targeting projects so they anticipate market conditions? Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Find a mentor. Ask someone you respect and feel you really connect with for feedback on what you’re doing with your career or in your job. Stay current.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. It also looks bad on one’s resume. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. 3) Have a strategy.