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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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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Besides having a checking, retirement account, and a rainy day fund, you should also have a huge savings account of 6 months to a year or more of living funds. This is in case you lose your job or want to look for another one. Have money for job hunting and working. Have a huge savings account.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

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. Obviously, that’s false!

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Tips for Vets Re-Entering the Civilian Workforce

On The Job

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Someone with the company that is former military can help advise and guide."

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How Veterans Can Find a Job in the Private Sector

On The Job

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." I originally wrote this story a couple of years ago, but it''s still valuable advice for vets. Someone with the company that is former military can help advise and guide."

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What to Do When You've Run Off Into a Career Ditch

On The Job

Rather youre trying to get a job, starting a new career, in mid-career, or thinking about retiring, you can never write the ending to your story. I see job seekers become demoralized when someone asks them, "So, what do you do?" How do you keep yourself enthused about your career or job hunt?

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

He suggests several ways to improve a job search process. He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements.

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