Job Search

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an Executive Assistant (Marketing & Communications) at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

• Make Sure Your Dream Job Doesn’t Pass You By [Forbes]
• How to Respond to Criticism [HR Communication]
• What You Should Know About a Job Before You Accept [CBS News]
• Get Your Boss to Communicate Better [Lifehacker]
• How to Plug Holes in Your Work History [Career Realism]

While many workers fall under the large category of “administrative professional,” duties and work environment can vary greatly. Finding the right niche can play a huge role in job satisfaction. Here’s a look at a few of the options:

Admin at a Start-up

• Why You Learn More from Success than Failure [LinkedIn]
• 10 Career Lessons from Powerful Women [Forbes]
• How to Overcome Creative Blocks [Lifehack]
• 7 Elements of a Good Job [Jobacle]
• Tips for the Introverted Job Seeker [US News]

• Surviving a Job with Outdated Technology [Lifehacker]
• Ways to Improve Your Twitter Job Search [Career Realism]
• Survival Tips for an All-Day Interview [Mashable]
• How to Handle Helicopter Bosses [Psychology Today]
• Get Hired for Your Dream Job [US News]

• Aligning the Elements of Your Work Life [LinkedIn]
• Five Reasons to Follow Up on Your Job Search [Career Realism]
• Excel Shortcuts That Will Save You Lots of Time [Business Insider]
• Ways to Lose Your Co-Workers’ Respect [PR Daily]
• Why Setting Goals is Essential for Success [Lifehack]

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• How to Read Non-Verbal Cues at Work [LinkedIn]
• Grooming Faux Pas Your Interviewer Won’t Tell You [Career Realism]
• Hiring Experts Reveal Resume Pet Peeves [Mashable]
• What Your Clothes Might Be Saying About You [Psychology Today]
• How to Make a Decision When Your Team Doesn’t Agree [Inc.com]

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Today, we continue our interview with syndicated columnist and career consultant Andrea Kay whose new book THIS IS HOW TO GET YOUR NEXT JOB: An Inside Look at What Employers Really Want explores the notion that applicants are rejected because of how they seem based on behavior before, during, and after an interview. If you missed yesterday’s installment, click here.

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an executive assistant to the CEO at Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics.

• What to Do if You’re Stuck on Replay at Work [LinkedIn]
• Things That Will Put Your Resume at the Top [Come Recommended]
• What You Need to Know Before Your Next Job Interview [Ragan]
• What to Do When a Co-Worker is Bullied [Psychology Today]
• How to Fix a Damaged Reputation at Work [US News]

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