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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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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.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill. Use the same buzz words, job descriptions, and skills they used in their job ad. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.