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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

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Before the day ended, the CEO offered her the job with a six-figure salary plus stock options, plus, plus! I was tickled to death when Gillie told me that when she interviewed with the CEO, she was like a mini-Joan. It was for a very high-level EA position to a CEO in Denver. CWCA stands for Certified World Class Assistant.

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Is Job Hopping Losing Its Stigma?

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” Driscoll added, “Professionals considering job moves should evaluate not only salary but also where they will have the greatest opportunity to build skills and advance their careers.” Career Management Self Development Workplace Tools accountemps career interview job hopping job skills resume' Considerations.

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Assistants Have Space on the Dream Team

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We sat down with Holly Regan, Managing Editor for Software Advice for an interview on her findings. Start interviews in a congenial and calm manner to make them feel at ease; unlike, say, an applicant for a sales position, these candidates may not be comfortable taking control of the interview.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

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She received the biggest salary of her lifetime with all kinds of perks. I am disappointed that the writer did not interview more companies. Yet, I personally know several assistants in their 60s and 70s who are landing very good jobs. In fact, one executive assistant I know landed the best job of her career at the age of 70!

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Giving Credit Where It's Due

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Nearly all ( 94 percent ) of senior managers interviewed said their administrative professional is important to their success at work. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,000 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees. MENLO PARK, Calif.,

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Thank You For Being A Friend

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It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 400 U.S. Workers were asked, " Aside from salary, what are you most thankful for at your current job? workers 18 years of age or older and employed in office environments. Their responses: Friendly coworkers. Good benefits program.

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Is an Executive Assistant Certificate for You?

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There are two main points I want to make in this blog: An administrative certificate or certification does not guarantee success, a salary increase, new title or promotion. Hiring managers look for these traits and so do C-Suite executives when interviewing for a new assistant. Investment in oneself.

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