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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. No, maybe 1 minute.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Julie applies her administrative expertise and passion for lifelong learning to serving as an enthusiastic mentor, speaker and author who educates admins around the world on how to be more effective every day. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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3 Bad Habits That Hurt Job Chances

On The Job

You may be frustrated, considering the big bucks you shelled out for your child to get a higher education. You may begin calling contacts to check on job openings, or help your kid write a resume or cover letter. But much of the job hunt is a waiting game, and you and your child will have to be patient.

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Beginning Your Job Search? Start By Building Your Brand

Office Dynamics

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Ultimately, I don’t know enough of your situation (finances, single/married, kids, unemployment percentage wherever you live, your age, your education/skill set) to give you definitive advice. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work.

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Here are some ways to stand out above the rest aside from a very-well written cover letter and resume.

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