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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

That needs to come from you and from your understanding of the business (which you should always be learning). This really is the only way you’ll learn. And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling! No one can tell you that.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" So, turn off your phone, your e-mail and put a "do not disturb" sign on your door. Was there anything that I can work on to learn from this experience?"

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance.

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10 Tips on Taking a Vacation (and Derek DelGaudio)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. It always perplexes me when small companies do not hire a temp or have in mind another staff person to fill in for the admin or EA to go on a vacation or call in sick.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I can only say I am pretty certain how talented and qualified you are since I don’t know your previous experience, how long you’ve been in this role, and how your performance reviews are. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. So I think you are on a good path.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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Learn about all the benefits of becoming a member or Sign up Now! Each SOP must be reviewed once a year and revised if neccasary. | Cart Sign Up | Forgot Password | Contact Us Get more from OfficeArrow! OfficeArrow: Working Together for You. Every job and procedure is documented. It is a great system and helps with training.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And it’s better to make all your mistakes now when you are young so you have time to learn and not repeat the same mistakes when you are at a more critical juncture in your career. Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever.