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.
On The Job
JULY 9, 2018
This is the job offer that no one else knows about, but this person (or recruiting company) seems to know about it and offers it to you. Be very careful, especially when the job is portrayed as being with the government. You're in this job hunt to earn money, not give it to scammers. Do your homework. Don't let them.
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Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 17, 2017
Firstly, you will probably have to apply to an agency first, through an online application. You then have to cross your fingers in the hope that your CV passes through whatever keyword algorithm they have in place that matches your CV with your potential employer’s job spec. Your second opportunity is within your Career History.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career.
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. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 15, 2016
A salary increase can be extremely attractive, and often a big motivator to change roles, or sometimes even move industry. The number one is actually job content with a staggering 92% saying it’s all about the job itself. Last but not least, you can also speak to your recruitment agency about the employer.
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