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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. Did I lose much in time and effort? No, maybe 1 minute.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

years and recently made an internal move, becoming the EA to a C-Level executive. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Are they type A and super organized so they like lists printed out so they can carry it around or do they like information only in digital form? I have only been an EA for 1.5

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! So do some soul searching, thinking, and determine how much longer you can function with a 60 hour work week so you can form a game plan! They write. “Hi Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so!

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

If you can get your hands on different types of minutes internally in your business (whether they be Board minutes, Steer Co minutes or team meeting minutes), start reading them and see what others do, what they capture and how they structure it. So, start reading!

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