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

Allwork

This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, even after taking many classes on the various programs I still haven’t gotten any new tasks. 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? Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? . Does Joan offer coaching sessions outside of the World Class Assistant program? The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I mentored other younger assistants. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. Outside of work, I started to take classes at night (and even on the weekends). On Monday nights I went to hula class.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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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. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. Know how to network and be helpful.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

No one can really predict what the several years will bring in the job market, but it’s clear that everyone has to make more of an investment in their future. That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need.

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