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. or other similar ones.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. 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.

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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. Recommendations are the strongest form of social proof, so don’t be shy, get tooting that horn and ask current and former colleagues, clients and connections to recommend you. Join LinkedIn Groups.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). Follow me on Twitter: @PracticalPA.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer. If you have researched the company and thought about answers to the standard questions you should walk into the interview with a bit more confidence and with some luck land that dream job.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In this short time, the person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language , your demeanor and your mannerisms. The adage says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. There is some suggestion it takes no more that 15 seconds for someone to evaluate you when you first meet.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

You may think Twitter is only for posting what you had for lunch or Facebook is only for showing funny photos for your friends. Most of the positive stories I hear regarding new employment or business opportunity were created because of some form of networking. The one I have trouble with is Twitter. Embrace social media.

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