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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 jobhunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.
Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you jobhunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your jobhunt will take a lot longer. Jobhunt with focus. Make a decision.
Perhaps you aren’t jobhunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. So how is your packaging in comparison?
Perhaps you aren’t jobhunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. So how is your packaging in comparison?
Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. This is particularly important if jobhunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession.
The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome.
One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my jobhunt too! The entertainment industry is so small that these people also know everyone else in recruiting or HR too. They are all extremely gracious and kind!
Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I jobhunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for jobhunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.
Originally, my logic to becoming an executive assistant was it was a great job, there are tons of assistants so I should always have a job, and I enjoyed the work. 1) I wanted to work in the entertainment industry which really only exists in Los Angeles or New York. In hindsight, there was fault in my thinking.
While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Do a great job. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you jobhunt after you've gained a lot of experience. Are you bilingual, certified in programs, or bring something extra to the table?
You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your jobhunt and career. And realize sometimes there isn't a lot to do but answer the phone and take messages. All the typical rules apply when on a temp assignment that apply to a full-time job. Thanks so much in advance!"
Are you looking for networking advice, jobhunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? The good ones will ask on the phone when a phone interview starts if it is still a good time to talk. Much of what I write, you may already know.
If this new executive is high-profile in your industry or field, I am sure by reading articles about them or talk of the town, what you wrote above is again, pretty accurate. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Jobhunting and dating are very similar.
I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step JobHunt 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.
We all know that when we interview we're supposed to ask intelligent questions about the job, the company, the industry, etc. Are there nervous or unhappy gestures such as slamming down phones, biting fingernails, chewing lips, constant sighing, etc.? What are some other things a job candidate should look for when interviewing?
Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing). And I had a lot of temp work coming my way, I had a lot of interviews about to be booked, I had just started my jobhunt, and I had so many unanswered questions. So why forego a full time job for a 2 year trial?
I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and jobhunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years.
Whether attending a large function or a smaller gathering, these events are important for expanding your connections and gaining valuable industry insights. In this guide, youll learn how to network at eventsfrom conferences and seminars to mixers and industry outingsand take advantage of a new era of professional schmoozing.
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