Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

You’d think that if you had a credit card, you’d be safe, but I once had to get a cashier’s check for almost $400 for a work event. Have money for group gifts. Although you don’t have to contribute or offer the same amount as everyone else, you should have it in your budget. Have cash in your bank account.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Credit Card Finance Gifts 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

In the event of an emergency or when family visits, it would be great for you to already know who the family members are. Where will you get flowers, baby gifts, birthday cakes, catered lunch, a venue for the holiday party, wine, a list of all the hot restaurants in town? If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you.

Holidays 40

Holidays Calendars Credit Card Restaurants 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. 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. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40