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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? HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat.

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5 Tips for Becoming Valuable in a New Job

On The Job

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. For example, does the boss prefer face-to-face communication or phone calls and e-mail? Finally, you get the position you desire.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. One day later, and they bit! Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. One day later, and they bit! Jane Admin. Two weeks later).

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. No more interruptive phone calls, just an employment verification that can be used over and over again, forever. Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career? Thanks, Miriam.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Hochwarter over the phone. These big corporations that we have erroneously entrusted our lives to have betrayed us by outsourcing our jobs overseas and cutting costs to increase their revenues ultimately at the expense of the middle class working average joe. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Pick up the phone. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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