Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Employees were asked to share a personal story or something meaningful to them that would serve to inspire one another through an encouraging email to the entire firm. Then, keep personal feelings out of hard conversations by negotiating from the point of the data. FIND A MENTOR. ” — Cynthia Young.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 30, 2012

Dear MA, Congratulations on the new role and promotion! You’ll get a sense within the first few weeks and failing that, you can always send one polite email for a lunch invitation and if they don’t respond, don’t follow up. This will help in updating your resume, negotiating a raise, and how you want your career to unfold.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA. I would ask how long the temp status was for, and negotiate a deal that makes sense for you to not have sick days, paid holidays, benefits, etc.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I would like to email her after they meet to let her know I am interested in the role. To email her expressing my interest and why I would be great in the role? Successful executives are rarely lazy and slow if they earned their title from being promoted through hard work and not nepotism, etc. Do you think this is a good plan?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal. Many thanks!

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Had to mentor projects and give advice to the attendees, evaluate the pitches and pick a winner. From the selection phase, going through the interview and negotiation phases, all seemed incredibly familiar. It also was downloaded more than 500 times without no promotion at all, only word of mouth. Been also a member of the jury.

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