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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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Gatekeeping: what does it actually mean?

Practically Perfect PA

Well on a simply level I think the term refers to managing the boss’ time effectively and controlling how often they are interrupted. This could mean monitoring their phone calls, emails and meeting requests. To add more complexity to the role really depends on your manager and their requirements.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

While the company has a lax policy of just make sure your work gets done, the fact that the event was related to amicable termination is the problem. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. However, in this case, it would have been fine. Here are some tips.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Ninety-nine percent of companies have a policy that says you can’t give a letter of recommendation for an employee because it’s a liability and a risk if the employee doesn’t work out for the other employer,” Atkins says. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

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