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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. 2) Make it clear you have bigger goals. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog! The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. 3) Can you afford to live off of an EA’s salary after being a lawyer?

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I'm so glad I found your blog. I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. Don't get sidetracked from your life and career goals. While their offers can be enticing, make sure it aligns with your life and career goals. Job hunt with focus.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The goal is to get INFORMATION and ADVICE which almost anyone can provide, not ask for an interview, a favor, or a job. 3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. You should have a Twitter account, or maybe even a blog.