Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

The reality of being an EA is that while the phones, calendar, and travel are essentially the same in every office your boss and your team are always unique people with their own work styles and needs. For example, when I’m asked how I got started and to explain my work history, I always want to tell a great story.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours.

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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. Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. (for

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Thats especially important for tasks that you handle less frequently - quarterly or annually, for example - or for when youve just come back from a long absence or vacation. They ensure consistency of work results by creating a step-by-step process (a road map, if you will) of your responsibilities so that you are more productive.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever. 4) Start temping immediately.

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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. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.

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