Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. The company will ask that you charge everything from business travel to catered lunches on your credit card and they will reimburse you. Have enough credit. Have a huge savings account.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Credit Card Finance Gifts 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? Learn to answer why being an EA appeals to you more than any other job. You want to gain as much relevant experience as you can.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Salary Cover Letter 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

If you don’t have those basics down, it’s not really something you can learn well enough to truly change the trajectory of your career in a reasonable amount of time. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. It’s because they trust you.

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40