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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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So saving contact information from previous professional colleagues is a great head start on the process ahead. Take personal time to process what happened. Even if you stay positive and look at a layoff as a new opportunity, it’s not easy — losing a job can be emotionally and financially crushing.

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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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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

As Congress debates health care reform, its worth noting that employers are already taking steps to bring down their health care costs, whether its setting up wellness programs for workers -- or requiring employees who have certain health risks to pay higher insurance deductibles. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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5 Tips to Survive a Job Hunt / Pandemic / Stress

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Much like one diversifies their financial portfolio to reduce risk, the same should be done for your emotional and mental health. 2) Process your story frequently. I am a big fan of Steve Jobs’ philosophy about only being able to connect the dots by looking backwards. I had read it a few years ago.)

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

Forget the personal health issues. Anita- Excellent points about sounding desperate and personal health issues. There is a propensity to vent on Twitter, but job seekers in particular need to exercise caution regarding what information to share. Sound smart. Use proper punctuation, grammar and spelling. Another point to add.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My current boss fully supports this, and I would rather be proactive and tell her about my interest rather than applying after she goes through the messy process of terminating the other assistant. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Thanks so much! And your blog!”

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Whether a stereotype is positive or negative they are a necessary park of human thought process. Many have no health insurance, many can't find a well paying job, or even be independent. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. A stereotype is based on assumptions, and repeated observation of a behavior.

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