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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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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. In another answer, I reference 10,000 hours. Branding yourself well and maintaining your presence is the key.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. 1) Try to find someone who can be your reference from that job, but it doesn’t have to be from that company. Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever.

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