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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Regarding the latter, can he/she even legally ask you to do those things (pick up dry cleaning, get a babysitter for the kids, etc etc?) You can ask in the interview in a nice way. There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. However, realize you may only get a portion of the truth because if someone is terrible, they are not allowed to say they were terrible for legal reasons, etc. Ask polite questions, know yourself, interview them as well.

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