On The Job

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I recently was interviewed on a podcast, "Find Your Dream Job." Mac Prichard: Now our topic this week is about the importance of preparation in a job search. When you and I chatted before the program, you were saying this was the one thing people have to do in a job search. What do you mean by preparation, Anita?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2019

This is an obvious first step in your job hunt but not where the journey ends for your CV! If you are looking for a new role this year, you will most likely have dusted off your CV and started to update it to reflect your current skills and experiences. I think most of you […].

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Hello, new and returning readers! I hope all of you are doing well and are staying safe. The world is going through some difficulties right now and for the foreseeable future. I f you’ve been a long time reader of my blog, you know that I believe personal and professional development are closely related.

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Success

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Getting delulu about your job hunt or career transition A shocking 84% of hiring companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who doesn’t have the required skills in that job description you’ve been reading and rereading, according to 2019 research from a global staffing firm, Robert Half.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It’s crucial to know if you need to be looking for a new job because searches while employed are typically more successful and much less stressful than job hunting while unemployed. . With a steep inflation and a potential recession looming, many industries should expect to face substantial layoffs in the coming months. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 9, 2008

Here is a post by the Brazen Careerist who thinks it doesn’t matter if we job hunt from our current job, but I think it is risky. When using e-mail to send a resume (of course after checking the instructions), I have on occasion sent it from my work e-mail account, but it would be wiser to use your home account.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When considering job hunting and career satisfaction, it’s becoming more common for individuals, particularly among younger generations, to evaluate potential employers based on their ethical stance, sustainability efforts, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Support and the desire to do meaningful work is a top priority for many, and in 2023, workers will focus their job hunts on companies that can offer both. . “[As] Of the 29,000 workers surveyed, two key factors seem to be impacting worker preferences: burnout and purpose. .

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

But these figures do nothing to make the job hunt easier for those with the same drive as degree-holding professionals. . According to Pew Research , the number of adults older than 25 who have a bachelor’s degree grew from 30.4% in 2011 to 37.9% in 2021. . Impressive, yes. Whose life events kept them from pursuing a degree?

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MAY 15, 2023

February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6% for college graduates aged between 20-24 — an alarming doubling of the 2.3% recorded back in December 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To be very clear, a career portfolio’s primary purpose is NOT about job hunting, and I’m a firm believer that anything done haphazardly is not worth doing. A notable professional portfolio that will serve you throughout your career should be carefully planned out and well-executed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Now you know why it's always important to pay yourself first! :) Happy job hunting and working! Sometimes you have to spend money to make money. You have to wear a different outfit each time.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Here are some good social media hygiene tips for job seekers and current employees: In the digital age, maintaining a professional online presence is crucial, especially when it comes to job hunting. To safeguard your career, it’s essential to review and adjust your privacy settings on social media platforms.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2023

Bolles With a focus on job-hunting and career success, What Color is Your Parachute? Yet, knowing how to find and land the right job is key to overall happiness and success. What Color is Your Parachute? By Richard N. is somewhat of an outlier on our list of best personal development books.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Step back and take a look at the work you’re doing in your current job. Have you been contemplating a new job or complete career switch for a while now? But while it’s exciting to get started on your job hunt , it can be tough to stay motivated and keep your energy up over time. Then it’s time to stop settling.

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On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2021

It's surprising how many people decide to improve their social media presence after they begin job hunting. This is something you want to take care of before you send out a resume or let your network know you're interested in new jobs. Clean up social media.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I've never met anyone who takes a job and thinks: "I'm going to quit this job in 90 days and start the job hunting process all over again." So why do so many people find themselves quitting a job after less than a year?

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JULY 14, 2022

They look for digitally savvy companies when job hunting or choosing to grow in their current workplace. . Once employees get used to having tech that simplifies their work lives in the same way apps simplify their personal lives, they do not want to go backwards.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job. Happy job hunting and keep me posted! Thank you so much.

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On The Job

MAY 6, 2019

Keep your job hunt going so that you don't lose momentum. If you get a job offer, great. If not, you know that you're being proactive and won't have time to dwell on not being selected for a particular job since there may be a better fit just around the corner.

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Success

JULY 19, 2022

Now, he was out of a job. Having spent his entire adult life in corporate positions, he knew he could go job hunting. Since joining the company eight years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 17, 2021

But soon, you’re going to have to begin the job hunt. Such a feat is no easy task, and you deserve all the praise you’re currently receiving and then some. Credit: ThisIsEngineering via Pexels.

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Allwork

JUNE 19, 2023

This has led countless people to switch jobs hunting for higher pay, continuing the Great Resignation, and leaving companies to struggle to fill roles. While inflation has now stabilized enough that the Fed has taken a pause on raising interest rates , it’s still a pressing issue for the many families struggling to pay their bills.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 3, 2023

Faced with declining real incomes and mounting expenses, almost half (46 percent) of respondents have taken on additional hours at work, one in five (19 percent) now has a second job for extra income, and one in three (34 percent) has been actively job hunting for a higher salaried role.

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Success

JUNE 5, 2022

As you develop a plan to overcome your hardships, whether you’re finding a new job, conquering debt or improving your life, do your best to keep things simple. It can be easy to overcomplicate debt pay off or job hunting by thinking too far ahead instead of identifying the next step and taking it.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 6, 2015

There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. Before you do start the job hunting process do ensure your social media presence reflects your professionalism. Once you are aware of your unique attributes you can sell your personal brand to an organisation.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

So, while you don’t have to change who you are, be mindful throughout your job hunt that future employers might be learning more about you through your public accounts, and understand the potential ramifications the posts on those accounts can have on your career.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

Happy job hunting! The post How Long Should a Job Search Take? Don’t allow the time factor to play tricks with you. Keep a steady pace and continually look for ways to improve what you’re doing. The right opportunity will show up if you just stay focused.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2014

One such instance that has proved highly disastrous for social media fanatics is the process of job hunting, whereby applicants may link their social networking accounts to their CVs without checking to see if any of the content posted will cause offence to the recruiter. Anti-social networking. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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On The Job

AUGUST 1, 2018

Many new workers are thinking to themselves: "Wow, I think this was a mistake," and may even begin job hunting again, knowing that there are plenty of employers out there who want them. Often, it's very simple: They don't feel a connection to the new job or the people or the organization. Why do new workers feel this way?

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Pew Internet's  Searching for Work in the Digital Era  illustrates the growing role online resources are playing in the job hunt. Key quote: A majority of U.S.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It is a mad rat race for landing the handful of the most coveted jobs available in the market and you will need to ensure that your resume does half the hard work when it comes to job hunting. For this, your resume should be so good that you land interview calls in multiple places [.].

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