Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To be very clear, a career portfolio’s primary purpose is NOT about job hunting, and I’m a firm believer that anything done haphazardly is not worth doing. It’s not enough to give them a short resume. A notable professional portfolio that will serve you throughout your career should be carefully planned out and well-executed.

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Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

In short, when considering a job, it’s essential to remember the power of social media — so make sure your presence is one you can stand by. Social media platforms can be a double-edged sword; while they can enhance your chances of landing a job, they can also jeopardize them if not managed properly.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. It's like a planned, mutual, friendly break up.

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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. That’s okay.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

However, if you have a strong resume, a robust network, and good interview skills, you could land something sooner. As a career coach , one of my goals is to help my clients reduce the time it takes to land a new job as much as possible. You just know you’re still job searching. Happy job hunting!

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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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On The Job

JULY 26, 2017

Still, the thought of looking for another job is even more depressing. There's the business of writing the resume. After all, it's better to keep bringing home a paycheck than going through the hassle of a new job hunt. Who knows.the next job might be even worse. You know you'll face rejections.

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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. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not.

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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. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. They also notify you of jobs in your area. Technology moves at such a fast pace it's hard to keep up with what's out there. Pretty cool, eh?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

This adds up to thousands of dollars and it usually takes at least two weeks to get your money back. Since you never know when a work emergency will come up and you need funds, you should always have a positive cash flow and not live paycheck to paycheck. Have money for job hunting and working. Have money for group gifts.

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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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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand. Mobile recruitment can't be ignored today by recruiters.

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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!

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Be very careful, especially when the job is portrayed as being with the government. Look up the employer online, looking for an address and phone number. When posting your resume online, only include your email address. You're in this job hunt to earn money, not give it to scammers. Do your homework.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Each type helps set you up for success. 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. When you show up to your review with your portfolio, there’s no need for your executive to ask questions about what you’ve done all year.

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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

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. Just get up your nerve to do it.

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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. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In 2008, Linda Woody was a stay-at-home mom for two daughters, sometimes picking up work as a public-relations consultant. 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 There are jobs out there," Woody says.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. So how is your packaging in comparison?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. You enjoy the challenge of each workday. So how is your packaging in comparison?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I spent the holidays with family and friends, and the one subject that came up over and over again (apart from the discussion that we were all eating too much) was about jobs. Some people were looking for jobs, and others were complaining about their current positions. But these days it's a much different story.

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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. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.

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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.

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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. Are you positive that you’re not setting yourself up for future disappointment?

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. She’s seen over 600,000 resumes and knows how hiring authorities think and how they hire. Sign up for her free newsletter and receive a comprehensive resume report in return!

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Or worse, people are seeing your profile, but it does a poor job of representing you and what you do.” (Melonie Dodaro, LinkedIn Expert). Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could. If you don’t currently have an up to date CV you can turn your LinkedIn profile into a PDF. Does this really matter?

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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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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I credit you with any success I might achieve.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I credit you with any success I might achieve.

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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. But it's a real wake-up call when you enter the civilian world.

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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. may pick up web pages that Google missed or ignored.)

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Six of these years were at a small, personal services start up, that I sold profitably, and the remaining four years were as admin support at two small businesses. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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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. September 22, 2009 5:50 AM Anno said. Works everytime!

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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.

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