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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. Cover letter.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Highlighting your company culture and values can also attract candidates who fit your team well. You can mention specific examples of team events, leadership styles, and company missions.

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

So let me put this to you: You’re presented with two candidates – the first is an EA who has been working in the same company for the last 10 years. So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. But I know that this is a generational thing that can be hard for the older generations to grasp.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I work at a travel and event planning agency. We are a great resource for Executive Assistants (we have several that we work with currently) booking high level travel globally but I am having trouble reaching out to the right people. Most large companies have in house travel department or a pre-approved vendor and agency list.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

5 Things Companies Look For Besides Experience: Besides looking for experience, a lot of companies are looking for the right fit. I state my job is to assimilate to what already exists at the company and to be team player and to do what is best for the company because without the company, I wouldn’t be here.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

At some point, you’ll update them on how you are and you can gather information, advice, insight about what they do, their company, or general advice where you should look for leads. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.