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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MAY 6, 2015

There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. Your LinkedIn profile, for example, can be used a lot more creatively than your CV. Before you do start the job hunting process do ensure your social media presence reflects your professionalism.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Now you know why it's always important to pay yourself first! :) Happy job hunting and working!

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

For example if you are applying for an assistant role that supports a communications director do emphasis your marketing skills or if you are applying for your first role working with a board level executive ensure you highlight any previous experience working with senior members of staff. Working with recruitment agencies.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Firstly, you will probably have to apply to an agency first, through an online application. You then have to cross your fingers in the hope that your CV passes through whatever keyword algorithm they have in place that matches your CV with your potential employer’s job spec.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

If the organisation has a social media presence this is also a good place to look for examples of their office culture. Last but not least, you can also speak to your recruitment agency about the employer. Extend your research on the firm to include office culture, values and benefits (particularly around wellbeing).

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JUNE 2, 2016

I am now an entrepreneur, and run Sidekicks, an ethical secretarial recruitment agency based in London’s West End. Embracing this way of working also has the added benefit of allowing employers to tap into talent pools previously under-utilised; for example, women returning to work after a break to have children.

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