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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. That’s great too.

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It occurred to me that even the most basic information isn't common knowledge sometimes. I only realized this when I had the below conversations with my friends who had great jobs, but were not executive assistants or outside of the corporate realm. This is in case you lose your job or want to look for another one.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession. Information Security and confidentiality. Social Media. Businesses will look at who has access to what and which levels of security staff are granted.

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What to Do When You've Run Off Into a Career Ditch

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 17, 2009 What to Do When Youve Run Off Into a Career Ditch If I could leave you with one thought today, it would be this: You are a work in progress.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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It makes it easy to share information with anyone, no matter their location. Your portfolio will be instrumental during every step of your career and even into retirement. A digital portfolio is great for situations where face-to-face interactions are difficult. Obviously, that’s false! Start creating yours today!

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7 Tips to Boost Your Memory

On The Job

Blogs such as The Cynical Girl (by Laurie Ruettimann) have generated some entertaining -- and informative -- discussions about what older applicants should wear to an interview. They have more life experiences and their frontal lobe functioning makes it easier for them to read people better, to have better face-to-face interactions," he says.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I came across your blog and found it so informative and interesting. I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. I am happy to hear you find it informative and interesting. Congrats on the dream job! Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. It’s so hard to find.