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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? And because the reason was very personal in nature and also a health issue, in many cases it's illegal for them to ask you about your health.

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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

Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Job hunting and dating are very similar. Many times, when people see their dream job, they go right to marriage and commitment. It’s very hard to know what anyone is like after meeting them for an hour.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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A Perfect Blend: A Different Approach to Achieving Work-Life Harmony

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Choose the right culture When job hunting, look beyond just the role and salary. Every conversation that you have with a mentor or with a performance review or a managerseek out where you want to be, she adds. BLEND in practice Roberson offers several practical strategies for implementing the BLEND concept into your life: 1.