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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

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Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. What is the Role of an Executive Assistant?

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. Recruiters/hiring managers are notorious for going through the dates of your employment stints, not only to work out how long you spent with each employer, but also to just understand the timeframe in which you moved around. Be upfront in your cover letter.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. 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. 2) How manageable are you?