On The Job

MAY 23, 2011

reports that 85 percent of graduates will go back to their parents' home, up from 67 percent in 2006. You may begin calling contacts to check on job openings, or help your kid write a resume or cover letter. But much of the job hunt is a waiting game, and you and your child will have to be patient. Twentysomething Inc.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Cover Letter Clothes Etiquette 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession. PA Networking. Social Media. Client entertainment.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

We wheeled TVs into the catering area so on the breaks they could keep up with events and make a judgement call if they needed to leave at any point. We also organised taxis for people to get across London and offered them free use of our restaurant if they needed to stay longer than planned. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. When an opportunity came up, I went for it. She felt in her current job she was not being challenged and used to her potential and was thinking about making a change.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A While Blume says she doesn’t “poach” from other companies, that doesn’t mean she’s not sympathetic to their plight and will quietly put out “feelers” to try and help them make job contacts.

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Stress 2009 Twitter Cubicle 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Many years ago, I was between jobs because I got laid off in a massive round at the company. A job opening came up and they wanted to offer me a job that would start the next day. As much as I wanted a job, I was always looking for the right job, not just any job. How long do you think is fair?

Temping 40

Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40