Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.

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Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 2, 2016

I am now an entrepreneur, and run Sidekicks, an ethical secretarial recruitment agency based in London’s West End. There are so many parallels between my role as Founder of Sidekicks and my role as an Assistant.

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Agencies Filing AT&T Skills 100

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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Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. Use the same buzz words, job descriptions, and skills they used in their job ad. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40