Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? Train and mentor others.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? It also promotes yourself for your next position. (BM). This is very important. (JB). I am excited.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I would like to email her after they meet to let her know I am interested in the role. To email her expressing my interest and why I would be great in the role? Successful executives are rarely lazy and slow if they earned their title from being promoted through hard work and not nepotism, etc. Do you think this is a good plan?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. I mentored other younger assistants. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. You can just write “Thx!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. I’m sorry to hear that a job you loved moved cities so you had to find your current role. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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