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MAY 5, 2022

In a Q&A with HireVue Interim CMO Amanda Hahn, she explained how companies and recruiters can do their part in closing the gender pay gap. . Nearly 2 in 5 employed women are job-hunting, with higher pay as the goal, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder. . Here are some more key highlights from the survey: .

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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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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Then they get initiated into this job market.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Sometime during your career, you may try working from home and take on independent gigs even if you have a stable job. to "trying out" a new skill such as writing or graphic design. There seems to be no shortage of online jobs being offered that let you work at home in your jammies while your kitty purrs nearby.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If They also can lead to full-time job offers.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

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? One of the best ways to get a raise is to try to ask for more responsibility and increase your skills and talents much like you did. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Kearney, who now works as a project manager for Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson in Plano, Texas, says jobs are out there for veterans, but finding them takes a lot of planning and hard work. A lot of companies don''t understand the military language, and they may feel intimidated about hiring vets," he says.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Kearney, who now works as a project manager for Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson in Plano, Texas, says jobs are out there for veterans, but finding them takes a lot of planning and hard work. A lot of companies don''t understand the military language, and they may feel intimidated about hiring vets," he says.

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. Evaluate job descriptions before writing your resume," she says.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Over the last 10 years I have been employed full time in 6 different companies. Is that a lot of jobs for one decade? But I have left a job because it was completely mis-sold (having stuck it out for a year) and another I left because the opportunity to move to Barcelona came along both of which are slightly unusual.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. from your ideas, skills and experience. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. from your ideas, skills and experience. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. She’s seen over 600,000 resumes and knows how hiring authorities think and how they hire. Sign up for her free newsletter and receive a comprehensive resume report in return!

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. "I I thought that was hilarious.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

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. Those workers who are willing to pitch in and help out are seen as a benefit the company and other employees.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

So he turned to what he had heard was a place to find lots of jobs: online job boards. Canella soon learned what other job seekers have discovered: Competing with thousands of others online is often like throwing a resume into a black hole. What should vets be doing to help break into the job market? He declined.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Phil Haynes says it’s these kinds of blunders that can prevent a job seeker from finding a position, but he says a revamped strategy can help bring success. Do your homework. Do walk out the door.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. Get into social media for your skill set and self branding.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

"What is the best career path advice or source for career path advice/strategy to go from EA at a top private equity firm to EA with development potential with a production company?" It’s great you are already an EA from a reputable company. Since you have already worked at a well known company, you are half way there.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Job satisfaction is important. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

That’s because like many job seekers, you’re probably spending way too much time poring over job boards and sending resumes to cyber black holes that offer you little chance of finding a job. In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. I think this skill needs to learned young.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Q: You mentioned being headhunted consistently by Fortune 500 companies. A: I do agree doing all those basic employment tests are a drag, but companies still feel it's safe to do it and a good way to weed out candidates. They also take into consideration which C-Level executive you assisted and at which company.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Send us your newest resume, reel, or check in once every couple of months to be on our radar. One thing I know for sure from being in recruiting and being a job hunter - if we really want you we'll go to extreme lengths to find your newest contact information or we will try to recruit you away from your current job.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Heres the column I did for Gannett: They have been called unflattering names such as the “Entitlement Generation” or “Generation Me,” but young people seeking jobs these days may have a new name: realistic. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I have developed both a great professional relationship and personal friendship with my boss and have enjoyed working with him and the company. He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. I love being an EA.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The lady that disapproved used to work for a very corporate company and happened to be my boss because she was the CEO's assistant. I believed it would be fine as the SVPs superseded her command, and I felt that I was in safe as long as I was in company of the executives and was in their good graces.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. If the company won’t fund your efforts, look for free webinars or podcasts online that provide experts to expand your knowledge. Get more training.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. It also looks bad on one’s resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. The company has told me they value me and want me to stay on, but it's been seven months now and I don't have any work to do, despite offering my services to a variety of Partners. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. On my first day there, as I walk to my desk, a guy appears out of nowhere and introduces himself to say hi and welcome me to the company. Yes, ZERO.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. Don't forget to reach out to those companies too! Thanks so much in advance!"

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant.

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