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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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This will make you more competitive in the job market and demonstrate your commitment to professional growth. Tailor your resume and cover letter: Customize your application materials for each job you apply to, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. Pretty cool, eh?

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. But people who show up for a job interview ready to present their professional portfolio aren’t just saying they can do something – they’re proving it.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. It also looks bad on one’s resume. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. 3) Have a strategy.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” I’m sure they have received a lot of resumes.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts.