Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

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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Interviewing Job Hunting Salary Stress 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Are you prepared?

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. You would have laughed; you and Joan were with me during that phone interview. Are you prepared?

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. Situations related to dress code, how/what to tell customers, phone messages, seniority, office politics, and other typical situations. It may become a stronger trend to narrow down qualified applicants. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. It would not have been in bad form for your friend to host her own party and you show up after business hours were over if it so happened to be later the night of her last day. However, in this case, it would have been fine.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter over the phone. They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one. Especially given this job market there's no incentive to hire young people (and also, no incentive to hire the oldest people either, only those in the middle are barely hanging on to jobs). I would love to see it myself.

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