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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. The email should be to continue or further establish a “relationship” you already have with them.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Visit the website at www.executivesecretary.com to find out more or to get your 30% discount email lbrazier@executivesecretary.com and tell them we sent you.

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network. Have you listed your email address or how people can get in touch with you? Post status updates on your home page.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4

Practically Perfect PA

In no why shape or form speak badly about one of your colleagues and how you couldn’t stand them (even if it is true!) Remember that you can always say during the interview that you will go away and think about their offer and then negotiate over the phone or by email.

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10 Tests Administered During Job Interviews

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. When I took them, I took the paper form where I was given extra blank paper to work out the problems and had to turn in my work. Another variation of this test is to write a sample email or letter to a client or vendor.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? We get to know all our attendees and form long-lasting relationships. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. Or by contacting Jasmine Freeman at 800-782-7139. (JF).

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Insights From A Recruiting Perspective

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. If we asked you to email us, please email us. It helps because we now have a paper trail so it's easier to keep tabs on the 7 candidates we are interviewing for this one job. Often we are filling multiple jobs. We are trying to reach you quickly!