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A business case outline for an internal PA network

Practically Perfect PA

This would also help with their induction process and ideally a ‘buddy cover’ or mentor could be assigned. With Personal Assistants wanting to take on more responsibility this will free up time for management and avoid unnecessary duplication in teams. Have a launch event to promote the PA network.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” I was wondering about career path.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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Resenting Your Boss & How to Overcome It

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. I mentored other younger assistants. And this is what I eventually came up with.

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Even More Questions Answered

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.