Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. Heres an example of what happened with me. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

So if you have a good credit score it’s more peace of mind for your executive and company. There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card.

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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. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Whether you are a department assistant or work for a smaller company, you will be able to find a job more easily. Once you are a high-level assistant there are really only 3-5 people you can work for at any given company because you are overqualified for anything else. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

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. The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. 2) How manageable are you?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

    The reasons are pretty straight forward:  (1) technology makes it easier to hire and manage contingents; (2) it is cheaper; and (3) it provides companies with increased business flexibility.    The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I have developed both a great professional relationship and personal friendship with my boss and have enjoyed working with him and the company. He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. I love being an EA.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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. 3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I genuinely love the company I work for and have a great relationship with my executive. That is the only thing that is different between a regular admin/EA and one that works for a Fortune 500 company. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

A good business system summarizes everything you know about your role in the company and how to do your job. Simply insert your company logo to make it your own. Creating a business system or standard operating procedure (SOP) may be the right move for you. Theyll be able to do your job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc. Start reading now about your company's mission, strategy, and goals. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Don't forget about official, company, school, and religious holidays.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

While there are some badly prepared job candidates, there are plenty who have practiced their answers, done research on your company and are prepared to offer their take on industry trends. How about selling the company to the candidate? Dont make them wish theyd gotten their tetanus shot updated. Pay attention. " -- How true.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

You recently wrote in a medium that’s probably more familiar to our readers: an article about your home in Miguasha that was published in National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s 50 destinations of a lifetime. Yosie – De temps en temps, j’ai le goût de faire de quoi en français, ou traduire mon blogue.

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