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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. 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?)

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A Noncompete Clause Ban Is on the Table—Here’s What Employees Should Know

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In TV news, for example, a station might justify noncompete clauses for on-air talent because it heavily promotes the TV lineup in advertising to appeal to viewers, Davenport says. Companies may consider less restrictive measures that promote employment longevity, including incentives to stay rather than punishments for leaving, she adds.

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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

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. Successful executives are rarely lazy and slow if they earned their title from being promoted through hard work and not nepotism, etc. They can ask: What hours can you work?

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