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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. That’s okay.

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3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. So maybe you'll get a job and tell me how you did it! I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired.

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

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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 Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

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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. Fondly, Jane Admin. CWCA/Executive Assistant.

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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. Fondly, Jane Admin. CWCA/Executive Assistant.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, whatever you decide I will support you and feel free to write an update down the line or ask more follow up questions if I am not thorough enough for you. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work. Should you go?

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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. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. When I started out, no one really had a website/blog/Twitter/Facebook/MySpace so I just opened up the YellowPages and called every single one.

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