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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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. Studies show that they spend only 36% to 39% of their time working.

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Policies Job Hunting Collaborate Management 246

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

If you are active on other social media platforms such as Twitter and don’t have a website you can add your LinkedIn profile. Write LinkedIn Pulse posts and share these on your social media platforms. Be social and engage. It’s not called social media for nothing. Contribute in LinkedIn Groups.

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Social Media PDF Business Cards Etiquette 233

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position. Building Your Brand: Get Social. Share Carefully.

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Social Media Job Hunting Resume Facebook 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This generation of workers is still highly desirable because of their skills in technology and their (social media) connections,” Finnigan says. They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. But do they (GenY) have less of an attitude? No longer the case.

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Embrace social media. But social media should be another tool you use to enhance your personal brand and make others see you as a tuned-in, interesting professional in your field. E-mail and social media provide a great way to communicate with others, but to establish a more personal connection, use the telephone.

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