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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Businesses plan low-key parties this season : With the start of the holiday season weeks away, many small business owners are planning holiday parties for employees and clients despite the still wobbly economy. Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. When recruiters have to hire someone ASAP little things get overlooked - such as the person doesn't know how to use a MAC. This comes in handy for three reasons.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Also, ask in a manner so they know you would love the rec sometime in the next 2-3 weeks, not ASAP. If you say no to a job offer very late in your search, you may be stuck with no interviews if it’s right around Thanksgiving & all the major holidays. I also urge you to get more than one rec from a role or company.