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The Predictions for Small Business Saturday 2023 Are In—Here’s How to Optimize Them for Your Business

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Originally launched 13 years ago as a campaign from American Express , the day is meant to inspire consumers to turn to their own communities for holiday gift shopping. Consider looking to contractors, temps or other nontraditional employees to ensure you can optimize the day’s profit potential.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Should you be brainstorming business gifts for the holidays?

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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 mentored other younger assistants. I will find a job helping a person/people.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, to shed some light on culture and the business world for any readers who are young, new to EA work, or going through the same thing, I want to address your email in its entirety. 4) Start temping immediately.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. This is why you should give free samples or a great discount and keep in touch with clients at least once a year via a personal email. Then I call and email every vendor. 4) Make your company searchable.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.