C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The demand for efficiency is at an all-time high, and as organizations grow and become more complex, skilled administrative professionals are needed now more than ever. Effective EAs are pivot points within virtually every organization—the glue that holds everything together.

Agencies 96

Agencies Management Resume Networking 96

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. Yes, you read that correctly.

Administrative Professionals 40

Administrative Professionals Salary AEAP IAAP 40

Who's the Real Boss?

JANUARY 10, 2019

And in this day and age, whilst we still battle internally in business with the out-dated stereotypes attached to our roles, we also often find these stereotypes creeping into the job descriptions and accompanying advertised salaries for our roles, creating silly perceptions for everyone to see and stereotypes that really do become inescapable.

Salary 52

Salary AT&T Expenses Skills 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Let’s face it, we all need money, but is our whole purpose just to get a paycheque and go home or is our goal to earn the best salary we can make while advancing in our career? Do you go to work just for the paycheque or for the satisfaction of a job well done? Or a bit of both? Is your job challenging?

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Salary 2007 100

Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

No one got hired without Olympia’s approval and so my interview was on a snowy night since that was the only time she had. This includes salary but also having the contents of a hotel mini-bar removed and some of the excess furniture too. Olympia catapulted to fame in a matter of months. I was by her side for all of it. Everything.

2021 98

2021 Negotiating 2004 Learning 98

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100