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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. Temp, volunteer, apply for PT work and list that as your present role. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story. Cast a wider net and be flexible.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Use the same buzz words, job descriptions, and skills they used in their job ad.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The most important thing is to take action and do something different so you can get promoted, get better tasks, that raise, or transition to a different role, dept, company, or industry. 3) Work for a bigger company in a smaller role. So to get to that place, you need to work for a bigger company.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I genuinely love the company I work for and have a great relationship with my executive. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. Something to think about is progressing and developing your skills.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Smaller companies are so poor they use Expedia, Kayak, or Southwest Airlines.

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10 Tips on Taking a Vacation (and Derek DelGaudio)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

What would happen if you worked at a small company where there was no one to cover for you? We also get most bank holidays, half day or early closure before a long weekend, and some companies close early on Fridays during the summer at 2pm or 3pm. During the interview process ask about the company culture.

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