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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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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Your portfolio will be instrumental during every step of your career and even into retirement. Each type helps set you up for success.

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

My Dad was 10 months from retirement when the refinery closed, and had a frail knee and back after being injured on the job. Currently, the law leaves it up to companies to decide whether employees must hold an election or can organize by checking the union membership cards. Nice article.thanks!

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

“Don’t forget that while some jobs are gone forever, there are a lot of new ones evolving,” he says. million people who are 65 and older are going to go ahead and retire. That’s a lot of jobs opening up.” What are some other job search tips? Labels: job market posted by Anita at 9:36 AM 10 Comments: jonathanbegley said.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

The National Association of Colleges and Employers , an organization of career counselors, says that employers will hire 22 percent fewer college graduates than last year. Though the job market now is bad, it's been bad for years now. But I steadily gained experience, and eventually was able to get better and better jobs.

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Is your employer clueless about your needs?

On The Job

For example, while baby boomers may be thought of as nearing retirement, the truth is that many in their 50s these days have begun new careers in new industries and may be more than 20 or more years from retiring – if they retire at all, Lynch says. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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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. 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. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.