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How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting During the Holidays This Year

Success

In a socially distanced world, virtual interviews have largely replaced in-person ones, and email has become even more important during the initial hiring stage. How might your words be interpreted via email? much sooner than you think if you continue your job search during the holidays. How are you coming across on video?

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Following Instructions and Job Hunting.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here is what she had to say: “What was surprising to me with some of the people who applied for this assistant position is that despite my request to have people fax over their resumes, the majority chose to email me. Even after I added in the ad, no emails. So, if you haven’t heard back and sent me an email, sorry.”

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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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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

Allwork

Prioritize saving your contacts, and forward any emails that would help your resume and, if applicable, your portfolio. If possible, before your last day on the job, make sure to forward any important information that you think would be of use to you in future endeavors.

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Job Hunting Tips & Telling Your Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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How to Leave Your Job and Start Your Career

Success

Stop—stop typing that email, stop crunching numbers, stop filing documents—and think about what you’re doing. Does your job match what you’d dreamed your career would be? Step back and take a look at the work you’re doing in your current job. Have you been contemplating a new job or complete career switch for a while now?

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Should You Follow Up After an Interview?

On The Job

You may be feeling great after a job interview and believe a job offer is just around the corner. No phone calls or emails from the hiring manager. You can send an email again citing your interest in the job and highlight your qualifications that make your a great fit for the job. Then, nothing.