LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated. Implement skill assessments to objectively measure candidates’ abilities.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

What leaders and HR recruiters have discovered is that many of their current staff possess not-so-obvious talents and skills that can be leveraged for current projects. In addition to already having excellent organizational, communication, and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex the following skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Event Planner. Training Coordinator.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 24, 2024

She is also addicted to Todoist and all things project management software related. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Having held positions in construction, legal, healthcare, tech, and biopharma, she is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients. Having held positions in construction, legal, healthcare, tech, and biopharma she is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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Audacious Admin

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Candidates may not need previous work experience as a receptionist or assistant, there are several crucial soft skills that make a candidate the best person for an administrative or executive assistant position. Soft skills are those character traits and interpersonal skills. Strong Communications Skills Communication is key.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For many businesses, an administrative assistant is sometimes the very first hire outside the founding team, with many executives relying on the skills of their assistants to be able to do their job effectively. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

This is a pretty standard interview question, but it's also often asked during performance reviews. When you're in a job interview or performance evaluation, you're keen to focus on what a stellar worker you are, not on your weaknesses or mistakes. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Focus on being a better employee.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

A few years ago I was working as a PA within a large team of highly qualified, talented and very very confident project management consultants. I’ve thrown myself into a few situations where I have felt totally out of my depth, questioned my entire career and skill set and basically wanted to crawl back into bed and hide.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In fact, it’s so important that one of the most common job interview questions is “how do you prioritize your work?” Proper task prioritization and time management skills can help you accomplish all of your daily tasks, ensure that the right tasks are getting done, and still maintain a work-life balance.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. Communication Skills. Project Management. Writing Skills. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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Allwork

JULY 28, 2022

Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa has worked doing tremendous work with Google’s Tech Skilling Workforce Initiative.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

She took her Corporate EA skills and created a business managing very large estates (25,000 sq. She supports clients virtually as a Virtual Executive Assistant, Project Manager, Chief of Staff, Marketing Assistant, and Event Coordinator. foot homes) and much of her work was virtual. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. It isn’t fraud to emphasise all the positive skills that match the new career you want and if you don’t use a little artistic licence then it could hold you back.

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Page Personnel

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

If you’re in a more dynamic job, such as a project manager, that can look very different, depending on what project you take on. Define what your top skills are Looking at previous contracts, alongside your experience and skill set, what are the top skills you have that will give you an advantage in your next role?

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

For many, the ambition to build a career results in a focus on working hard, developing and improving skills and remaining open-eyed to possible opportunities to advance to the next level. Then focus on demonstrating your capability and skills. What skills do you want to improve on? What’s important to you?

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 10, 2010

This month on the podcast we’re featuring Tara Fort ‘s interview with Robin Binkley of Best Year Yet (see Robin’s picture below, right). (By Her extensive strategic planning and project management skills help clients track their progress and produce the results they have always wanted.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

I sometimes would like to be a project manager or be able to take decisions. I do have a lot of ideas and projects in mind and I just see myself as the pa of… It still feels like the old just an assistant sometimes when we might know more about the business as a whole than anyone else. The Assist Conference was born!

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Loosely Speaking

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Two interviews with people who help you to find and maintain your best self: Lisa Miller , professional makeup stylist and beauty consultant, on arriving at and polishing your personal style. September Contest: What two fashion taboos did Lisa Miller mention in her interview with Tara? How you can be a part of AZVAs the Podcast !

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 29, 2010

Tips on how to get your print projects done right and why participating on LinkedIn is a good bet for professionals. Interview with Patty Benton , on how solopreneurs can benefit from working with a business or marketing coach. Listen in on our conversation to help you decide. How you can be a part of AZVAs the Podcast !

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

But for veterans trying to re-enter the work force — despite having a variety of skills — landing a position can be even tougher. Part of the reason is because it's often difficult for former military personnel to explain how their skills can translate into the civilian world. LinkedIn Corp.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes. Tips on deciding whether or not to hire a coach (more on this in August) and why you need to use a contract for every project.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Interview: Tara spoke with Jan B. You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast? Katie is also skilled at bringing diverse groups together, think-tank style, to generate inspired solutions to challenges and discover new opportunities and directions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed. I can see that you are already doing the informational interviews, even if only online. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

Our interviews with Jeannine Clontz , VA Biz Coach (and this month’s episode sponsor) and Jennifer Holstad of A Byte in Time. You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast? Our monthly listeners’ poll, asks: How do you cover your office when you are away?

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, May 19, 2010 The Most Critical Lessons From This Crummy Job Market When I was a kid, one of those "grown-up" sayings that made no sense to me was "never say never again."

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As he's been interviewing everyone would ask him the same questions. It got to the point where he realized he had no "real world business skills" that were universal to all businesses. I more or less work with the intangible things like managing his time, schedule, and delivering on his requests by carrying out actions he can't.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles. Thanks very much!”

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

The problem is that the bulk of these businesses lack the skills, knowledge and time to effectively set-up and implement their Virtual Events. You can access this 18 minute interview as well as all the details on this new program by going to the below link. This is where you will come in!

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to stepping into the Chief of Staff position, what education, skills, or industry knowledge should you be prepared to expand upon? While the panelists drew upon different combinations of the three to arrive at their current role, they all agreed that the skills learned in the workplace are the most crucial. LEARN MORE ….

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 6, 2010

Also, when I was interviewing Penny Haynes the other day about her thoughts of brilliance regarding the benefits of business podcasting, she mentioned probably THE most important thing that podcasters should know. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

your hobbies, schooling, technical skills etc). If you are looking for some customised advice around your CV/cover letter or strategies for the interview process, I can be contacted through my website for one on one coaching. And remembering, that the first one to two pages must encapsulate the most important things.

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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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