Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. Quickly, Low-Kramen realized that prioritizing was a vital movie-set skill.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

If you know youre never going to call them back (their skills are all wrong, they want too much money) then tell them. I always hear that temp work is a good way to get experience, but wonder if HR ever cares about it. My biggest issue.send a letter or email informing candidates who were NOT picked that the position has been filled.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. There wasn't much information out there. So bring your experience, wisdom, and people skills to the table, but have a “I’m green, hungry for the job, I’ll hustle” attitude as well. I found your blog very helpful.

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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. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You can access more information about coaching with Joan virtually or in person. You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. – Flayveila G.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

From proper formal Board minutes, to taking down the highlights or actions, as an experienced EA you need to be able to delve into your bag of tricks to bring out the right skills for minuting each and every meeting. If you understand what you’re hearing and writing, the task won’t seem as daunting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). You can use google to get similar information. Too much information. It was then she introduced me to Google.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 24, 2009

I've found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency. But in reality - the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. but the more serious answer is I did A LOT of internships, I started on my career early, and I did it through hard work because I had ZERO connections in Hollywood.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Much of any business, but especially Hollywood, is working with people whose company you enjoy so your soft skills and personality will be a big factor in hiring. Most people in the business are obsessed with their chosen field and their knowledge and breadth of information spans knowing more than just current, popular stuff.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

Despite this, I get the feeling that convincing employers of my suitability for an executive assistant job is not going to be an easy task - in a competitive job market, employers don't want to hear about skills as much as they want to hear about experience in the field. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Thanks very much!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. That’s great too.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 21, 2012

I started out as a temp and figured I’d pay my dues, network, and hop to another company or department. You understand office politics and are sensitive to making sure no one is either kept out of the loop, offended, or find out information they should not. You are already the social director of your group of friends or sorority. -You

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. LOL A couple of people have asked vaguely related questions so how to find that information is below, which I will expound upon to specifically answer your question.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

The mistakes were along the lines of typos, not explaining a request so it was 100% dummy-proof, and not catching a detail buried on a multi-page group email that had been forwarded to so many people by the time it got to me that I had to hunt and peck for the bits of information like I was looking for Waldo.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I'm really interested in progressing and developing my skills but feel that managing the office is hindering my ability to focus on the core of being an EA. You mentioned you really want to progress and develop your skills, but managing the office is hindering your ability to focus. So I think you are on a good path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The second one now puts you in the role of the company ambassador organizing an informal event as if it were company approved/sponsored. How good are they with logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and judgment skills? 4) Start temping immediately. Bosses usually ask themselves themselves: How manageable is an employee?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Very informative and I spent hours reading your former posts. 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. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness.

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