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. Alternately, you could say you only had X amount of dollars in your wallet and give that, offer to write a check, or give your own gift by baking cookies or something.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Credit Card Finance Gifts 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

the COO won't go out of her way for anyone, doesn't attend company events, and is really just plain selfish, the SVP of Product goes out too much to the level where it's inappropriate, the SVP of HR is disrespectful as he's been late to a couple of all-hands meetings, the Director of Facilities thinks she's the queen, etc.).

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I work at a travel and event planning agency. Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. For event planning needs, the EA, admin assts, HR, and Facilties and Operations usually chip in and help. These are the two latest questions I answered.

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Temping Resume Agencies Travel 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.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40