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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If appropriate and true, during the interview process, you can mention you take the time to have lunch with other assistants, interns, or other co-workers just to understand them better as people, the office environment, and pick their brain for advice. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also knew everything I was feeling was very true for me, but also confusing because if my boss didn’t need me, I wouldn’t have a job, I wouldn’t get a paycheck, and I wouldn’t have all this experience to put on my resume. I was willing to work hard and in a demanding environment, but I was specific with what I wanted.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information?

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, to shed some light on culture and the business world for any readers who are young, new to EA work, or going through the same thing, I want to address your email in its entirety. 4) Start temping immediately.

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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. 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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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" Besides, its just common courtesy.