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. That’s great too.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!)

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!)

Gifts 100

Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. Have money for group gifts. Have money for job hunting and working.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

That’s because like many job seekers, you’re probably spending way too much time poring over job boards and sending resumes to cyber black holes that offer you little chance of finding a job. Instead, it’s time to get on the phone or go out to lunch. In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

And it’s better to make all your mistakes now when you are young so you have time to learn and not repeat the same mistakes when you are at a more critical juncture in your career. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. However, in this case, it would have been fine.

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