On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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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.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. So I was skeptical too and started to Google how people used Twitter to find jobs and I came across Tweet My Jobs. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. Pretty cool, eh?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

So he turned to what he had heard was a place to find lots of jobs: online job boards. Canella soon learned what other job seekers have discovered: Competing with thousands of others online is often like throwing a resume into a black hole. He declined.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. You’ll need to make copies of your resume or have a nice folder. Thank you cards, buying people coffee when you network or need advice, thank you gifts, and postage all add up.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

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? I can not stress volunteering enough to spruce up your resume for when are you ready to leave your current company. Happy job hunting and keep me posted! Thank you so much.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself.

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. suggests that you "find an accountability partner or join a job search support group."

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. Another source he found helpful was RallyPoint , a professional military network launched by former Special Forces Capt.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. Another source he found helpful was RallyPoint , a professional military network launched by former Special Forces Capt.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network. Create your own LinkedIn profile badge.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Hosted on a social media platform (typically LinkedIn), it’s a way to attract attention, share your accomplishments and expertise, and create a professional global network. 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.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Previously, the only way your employer might get a hint that you were looking for another job was when you showed up in a nice outfit suitable for interviewing during your lunch hour instead of your usual scruffy khaki pants and T-shirt. Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier. Stay mum.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Anyway, my point is that I know quite a bit about getting a new job and I’m going to share some of my knowledge with you in this post. I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. Ask your network for help.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. Now that you’ve landed the job, you need to make sure others are aware of it. Grow your skills.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. I asked for more details and then sent in my resume."

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

I'd like to think of myself as having a lot of initiative, creating my own luck, and being pretty good at networking. Often, my hard work, optimism, and drive pays off in job leads, but since I'm looking for the RIGHT job, it's been a long journey. Because I've been working for 9 years now, I've grown my network steadily.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. That means in addition to ramping up your networking efforts, you need to immediately take steps to clean up your online footprint. People will typically Google what is on the resume.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

He suggests several ways to improve a job search process. He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. That growling noise?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

How do you keep yourself enthused about your career or job hunt? Labels: Anita Bruzzese , career advice , find a job , get a job posted by Anita at 10:25 AM 10 Comments: Dan said. You can't assume getting hired once means never job hunting again. A gap in employment can be just that--a gap!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Job satisfaction is important. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. Know how to network and be helpful.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I was hired to help my boss and I agreed to that for all the benefits I outlined above.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

No one can really predict what the several years will bring in the job market, but it’s clear that everyone has to make more of an investment in their future. That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

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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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Social networking. Employers aren’t supposed to know about an employee’s sex, religion or politics, but the employee forgets about the boss now having access to the information (through social networking),” Atkins says. That’s when social networking can become a real problem for companies and may result in a lawsuit, Atkins says.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

The short answer is create your own luck, network for mutually beneficial relationships, give back, know your unique selling point, be proactive, and be humble and grateful. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Use the same buzz words, job descriptions, and skills they used in their job ad.

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