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Laid-Off or Let Go? Here Are 7 Immediate Steps for Your Career, Finances and Personal Growth

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Instead, he spent six more months job hunting. He consistently made it through successive rounds of rigorous interview processes only to receive an email informing him they had gone with another candidate. How do you build an online presence and an effective resume to help you stand out in a competitive job market?

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7 Unexpected Ways Your Finances Matter When Job Hunting And Working

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. This is in case you lose your job or want to look for another one. Have money for job hunting and working. Have a huge savings account.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

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An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s not unheard of that while a CEO is about to retire they start looking about 2-5 years prior to their exit. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. The only downside is you may be asked to take a pay cut, which is not wise to accept if you know you are very marketable and have a deep savings account to look for the next perfect job.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. 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. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” It’s interesting that they clued you in the fact that the other EA has full time job.

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