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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. Sometimes you can figure out which company it is and tailor your cover letter and resume or find the HR or hiring manager's email address online. Timing is everything. 5) Don't just seek out EAs.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match.