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

JULY 10, 2012

The company will ask that you charge everything from business travel to catered lunches on your credit card and they will reimburse you. Besides having a checking, retirement account, and a rainy day fund, you should also have a huge savings account of 6 months to a year or more of living funds. Have money for job hunting and working.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession. Social Media.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Who knows?!

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