article thumbnail

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 point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

article thumbnail

Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

www.officearrow.com

Checklists ensure that all steps or actions occur, not necessarily in a specific order (though that can be part of the process), but rather just that they are completed, while a template is an established pattern - form letters, resume designs - that you can use over and over to produce the same result. OfficeArrow: Working Together for You.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, to shed some light on culture and the business world for any readers who are young, new to EA work, or going through the same thing, I want to address your email in its entirety. 4) Start temping immediately.

article thumbnail

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 obtained my 4-year Bachelor’s degree while temping as an AA and fell in love with my career. Or by contacting Jasmine Freeman at 800-782-7139. (JF).

IAAP 100
article thumbnail

Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. The goal is to have at your fingertips information you will need at a moment's notice.

article thumbnail

Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So do some soul searching, thinking, and determine how much longer you can function with a 60 hour work week so you can form a game plan! And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. It's such a great question no one has asked met yet, I'm excited to tackle it!

article thumbnail

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

This can be nothing more than a form e-mail saying "got it." I always hear that temp work is a good way to get experience, but wonder if HR ever cares about it. It could be the situation will also improve because so many people are now taking temp work as a way to survive in this economy. When you post a job, be prepared.