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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Also, ask in a manner so they know you would love the rec sometime in the next 2-3 weeks, not ASAP. The timing of the gift is also crucial. Timing plays a large role in a job hunt.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I learned I need a vacation ASAP. I mentored other younger assistants.

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